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Hurstville bin day & collection schedule

Georges River Council · NSW 2220

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hurstville waste collection overview

Hurstville is a NSW suburb in postcode 2220, served by Georges River Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 15km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Westfield Hurstville.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Georges River Council
  • Postcode: 2220
  • Location: 15km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Hurstville have?

Georges River Council provides the following kerbside bins in Hurstville. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Hurstville bin day at a glance

Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.

High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.

About your council's collection service

Hurstville falls under Georges River 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 Georges River Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Contamination rates in Australian recycling bins average around 15%.

When non-recyclables end up in the yellow bin, they can divert entire loads to landfill. The most common contaminants are soft plastics, food waste, and soiled packaging.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

PenshurstAllawahCarlton

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Hurstville 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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