Hornsby bin day & collection schedule
Hornsby Shire · NSW 2077
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Hornsby waste collection overview
Hornsby Shire handles the bins in Hornsby, a NSW suburb in postcode 2077.
The suburb sits roughly 25km North-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Westfield Hornsby and the Hornsby Aquatic Centre.
Collection days in Hornsby 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 Hornsby generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Hornsby Shire
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2077
- Location: 25km North-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Hornsby have?
The standard Hornsby lineup from Hornsby Shire is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Hornsby bin day at a glance
Recycling, general, or garden? The right bin on the right night, every time.
Your council sets the schedule. We just make it easy to find.
About your council's collection service
Hornsby falls under Hornsby Shire for waste and recycling collections.
- Hornsby Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Hornsby, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Hornsby Shire 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 Hornsby Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: nappies and wipes
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.
Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Hornsby Shire 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 Hornsby, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What happens if I miss bin night in Hornsby?
General waste catches up next week, but Hornsby Shire collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Hornsby Shire may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Hornsby?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Hornsby 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.
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Quick tips for bin night
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- Summer bins need managing. A Hornsby red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Hornsby. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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