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Crescent Head bin day & collection schedule

Kempsey Shire · NSW 2440

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 N of Sydney CBD.

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

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Crescent Head. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

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

Which bins does Crescent Head have?

Kempsey Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Crescent Head. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to 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.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • 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 dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

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

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Crescent Head vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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