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Darlington bin day & collection schedule

City of Sydney · NSW 2008

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Darlington waste collection overview

Darlington is a NSW suburb in postcode 2008, served by City of Sydney for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 3km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the University of Sydney (Darlington campus).

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Sydney
  • Postcode: 2008
  • Location: 3km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Darlington have?

City of Sydney provides the following kerbside bins in Darlington. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Darlington bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Darlington falls under City of Sydney 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 City of Sydney website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Aluminium can be recycled back into new cans in as little as 60 days.

Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than making it from raw materials. Rinsed cans in the yellow bin are among the most valuable materials councils recover.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Darlington 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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