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East Corrimal bin day & collection schedule

Wollongong City · NSW 2518

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

East Corrimal waste collection overview

East Corrimal is a NSW suburb in postcode 2518, served by Wollongong City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 74km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the East Corrimal Beach reserve.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Wollongong City
  • Postcode: 2518
  • Location: 74km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does East Corrimal have?

Wollongong City provides the following kerbside bins in East Corrimal. 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 weekly.

East Corrimal 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

East Corrimal falls under Wollongong City 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 Wollongong City 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

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.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of 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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Corrimal

Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • 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 East Corrimal 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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