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Figtree bin day & collection schedule

Wollongong City · NSW 2525

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Figtree waste collection overview

Figtree is a NSW suburb in postcode 2525, served by Wollongong City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 84km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Figtree shopping village.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Wollongong City
  • Postcode: 2525
  • Location: 84km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Figtree have?

Wollongong City provides the following kerbside bins in Figtree. 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.

Figtree bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Figtree 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.

Did you know?

Food waste accounts for roughly one third of what Australians put in their general waste bins.

Even without a food scraps program, composting at home makes a measurable difference to how much goes to landfill.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

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.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Nearby suburbs

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

West WollongongUnanderra

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • 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.
  • 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 Figtree 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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