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Hat Head bin day & collection schedule

Kempsey Shire · NSW 2440

Hat Head waste collection overview

Hat Head is a NSW suburb in postcode 2440, served by Kempsey Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 442km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Hat Head National Park and the unspoilt coastal village.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Kempsey Shire
  • Postcode: 2440
  • Population: 400
  • Location: 442km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Hat Head have?

Kempsey Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Hat Head. 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.

Hat Head bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

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

Hat Head falls under Kempsey Shire 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 Kempsey Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Nearby suburbs

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

KempseySouth West RocksCrescent HeadFrederickton

Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Hat Head 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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