Dawes Point bin day & collection schedule
City of Sydney · NSW 2000
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Dawes Point waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Dawes Point (NSW 2000) is run by City of Sydney, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 1km North of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Dawes Point Park under the Harbour Bridge pylon.
Collection days in Dawes Point are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Dawes Point. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Sydney
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2000
- Location: 1km North of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Dawes Point have?
City of Sydney provides the following kerbside bins in Dawes Point. 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.
Dawes Point bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Dawes Point falls under City of Sydney for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Sydney provides a kerbside collection service in Dawes Point, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste and recycling collected weekly and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Sydney 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 City of Sydney website for the official policy and any service updates.
Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays
The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.
Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Dawes Point?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Sydney 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 I get a larger or extra bin?
City of Sydney 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 Dawes Point, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether City of Sydney's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Know your fortnight. Dawes Point alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
- Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Dawes Point 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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