Kempsey Shire · NSW 2440
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
In Hat Head, postcode 2440, waste and recycling services come from Kempsey Shire.
The suburb sits roughly 442km North of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Hat Head National Park and the unspoilt coastal village.
Below is the Hat Head rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
These are the bins Kempsey Shire supplies to Hat Head households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
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Hat Head falls under Kempsey Shire for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Kempsey Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.
An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.
Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.
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 Kempsey Shire runs use an automated arm, and bins in Hat Head blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Kempsey Shire 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.
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Kempsey Shire has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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