Forest Lodge bin day & collection schedule
City of Sydney · NSW 2037
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Forest Lodge waste collection overview
City of Sydney handles the bins in Forest Lodge, a NSW suburb in postcode 2037.
The suburb sits roughly 3km West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Tramsheds Harold Park dining precinct.
Collection days in Forest Lodge 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.
The rest of this page covers Forest Lodge's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Sydney
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2037
- Location: 3km West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Forest Lodge have?
The standard Forest Lodge lineup from City of Sydney is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Forest Lodge bin day at a glance
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
About your council's collection service
Forest Lodge falls under City of Sydney for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Sydney provides a kerbside collection service in Forest Lodge, 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.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
Frequently asked questions
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 Forest Lodge, 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.
Are the bins different if I rent in Forest Lodge?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever City of Sydney supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Sydney collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Know your fortnight. Forest Lodge 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.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Forest Lodge 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
Two Forest Lodge streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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