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Cronulla bin day & collection schedule

Sutherland Shire Council · NSW 2230

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Cronulla waste collection overview

Cronulla is a NSW suburb in postcode 2230, served by Sutherland Shire Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 30km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Cronulla Beach and the Cronulla Mall.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Sutherland Shire Council
  • Postcode: 2230
  • Location: 30km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Cronulla have?

Sutherland Shire Council provides the following kerbside bins in Cronulla. 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.

Cronulla bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Cronulla falls under Sutherland Shire Council 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 Sutherland Shire Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Nearby suburbs

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

WooloowareCaringbah

Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Cronulla 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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