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Crescent Head bin day & collection schedule

Kempsey Shire · NSW 2440

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Crescent Head waste collection overview

Crescent Head is a NSW suburb in postcode 2440, served by Kempsey Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 435km North of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Crescent Head point break and surf reserve.

Below is the Crescent Head rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Kempsey Shire
  • Postcode: 2440
  • Population: 1,500
  • Location: 435km North of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Crescent Head have?

Crescent Head homes get the bins below from Kempsey Shire. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Crescent Head bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Crescent Head falls under Kempsey Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Kempsey Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Crescent Head, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Kempsey Shire website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Kempsey Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Glass can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.

Unlike plastics, glass doesn't degrade through the recycling process. A wine bottle recycled today could become a new bottle within 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Crescent Head?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Kempsey Shire runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in NSW.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

KempseySouth West RocksHat HeadFrederickton

Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Crescent Head households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Kempsey Shire collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Crescent Head bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Crescent Head. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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