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Gymea Bay bin day & collection schedule

Sutherland Shire Council · NSW 2227

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Gymea Bay waste collection overview

Gymea Bay is a NSW suburb in postcode 2227, served by Sutherland Shire Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 26km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Gymea Bay foreshore reserve.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Sutherland Shire Council
  • Postcode: 2227
  • Location: 26km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Gymea Bay have?

Sutherland Shire Council provides the following kerbside bins in Gymea Bay. 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 fortnightly.

Gymea Bay bin day at a glance

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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Gymea Bay falls under Sutherland Shire Council 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 Sutherland Shire Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

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

GymeaYowie Bay

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.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Gymea 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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