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Fannie Bay bin day & collection schedule

City of Darwin · NT 0820

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Fannie Bay waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Fannie Bay (NT 0820) is run by City of Darwin, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 4km North of Darwin CBD.

Locals know it for the the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Darwin
  • Postcode: 0820
  • Location: 4km North of Darwin CBD
  • State: NT

Which bins does Fannie Bay have?

These are the bins City of Darwin supplies to Fannie Bay households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Fannie Bay 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

Fannie Bay falls under City of Darwin for waste and recycling collections.

  • City of Darwin provides a kerbside collection service in Fannie Bay, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the City of Darwin 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 Darwin 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

Why was my bin in Fannie Bay not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. City of Darwin has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every NT council, City of Darwin included.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and City of Darwin tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Fannie Bay means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Fannie Bay 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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