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Curtin bin day & collection schedule

Canberra (ACT) · ACT 2605 · typically Mondays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Curtin waste collection overview

Canberra (ACT) handles the bins in Curtin, a ACT suburb in postcode 2605.

The suburb sits roughly 8km South-West of Canberra CBD.

Locals know it for the Curtin local shops.

Most streets in Curtin have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Below is the Curtin 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: Canberra (ACT)
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 2605
  • Population: 5,569
  • Location: 8km South-West of Canberra CBD
  • State: ACT

Which bins does Curtin have?

Here is what Canberra (ACT) collects from Curtin kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Curtin bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Curtin falls under Canberra (ACT) for waste and recycling collections.

  • Canberra (ACT) provides a kerbside collection service in Curtin, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Canberra (ACT) 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 Canberra (ACT) website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Canberra (ACT) lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

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.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Canberra (ACT) offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Curtin, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining on Monday night. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, and then it waits until the following Monday, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Canberra (ACT)'s trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

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