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Kirribilli bin day & collection schedule

North Sydney Council · NSW 2061

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Kirribilli waste collection overview

Kirribilli is a NSW suburb in postcode 2061, served by North Sydney Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Kirribilli House and Admiralty House.

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

Key facts

  • Council: North Sydney Council
  • Postcode: 2061
  • Location: 2km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Kirribilli have?

North Sydney Council provides the following kerbside bins in Kirribilli. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Kirribilli 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

Kirribilli falls under North Sydney 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 North Sydney Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Milsons PointNorth Sydney

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Kirribilli 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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