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Grafton bin day & collection schedule

Clarence Valley · NSW 2460

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Grafton waste collection overview

Grafton is a NSW suburb in postcode 2460, served by Clarence Valley for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 600km North of Sydney.

Locals know it for the the jacaranda-lined streets and the Clarence River bridge.

Collection days in Grafton 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.

Everything below applies to Grafton generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Clarence Valley
  • Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
  • Postcode: 2460
  • Location: 600km North of Sydney
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Grafton have?

Here is what Clarence Valley collects from Grafton kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Grafton bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Grafton falls under Clarence Valley for waste and recycling collections.

  • Clarence Valley provides a kerbside collection service in Grafton, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Clarence Valley 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 Clarence Valley website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Remove caps and lids from plastic bottles before recycling.

Caps are often a different type of plastic that causes contamination if mixed with the bottle material. Metal screw-top lids on glass jars are the exception and those can stay on.

Example: Milk bottles, shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles: pop the cap off first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Grafton?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Clarence Valley runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Clarence Valley runs use an automated arm, and bins in Grafton blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

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.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

South GraftonMacleanYamba

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Grafton the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Grafton means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Grafton street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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