Strathfield Municipal · NSW 2140
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
In Flemington, postcode 2140, waste and recycling services come from Strathfield Municipal.
The suburb sits roughly 14km West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Flemington Markets.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Flemington. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
These are the bins Strathfield Municipal supplies to Flemington households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
The cafe is two minutes away. Your bin day should take even less time to look up.
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Flemington falls under Strathfield Municipal for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Strathfield Municipal website for the official policy and any service updates.
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.
Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Strathfield Municipal runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Yes. Return and Earn refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in NSW, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Strathfield Municipal 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 Flemington, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
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Bin days in Flemington 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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