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Kiama Downs bin day & collection schedule

Kiama Municipal · NSW 2533

Kiama Downs waste collection overview

Kiama Downs is a NSW suburb in postcode 2533, served by Kiama Municipal for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 118km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Bombo Beach and headland.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Kiama Municipal
  • Postcode: 2533
  • Population: 4,500
  • Location: 118km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Kiama Downs have?

Kiama Municipal provides the following kerbside bins in Kiama Downs. 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.

Kiama Downs bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Kiama Downs falls under Kiama Municipal 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 Kiama Municipal 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 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.

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.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Nearby suburbs

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

KiamaGerringongJamberooMinnamurra

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Kiama Downs 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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