Kogarah bin day & collection schedule
Georges River Council · NSW 2217
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Kogarah waste collection overview
Kogarah is a NSW suburb in postcode 2217, served by Georges River Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 13km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the St George Hospital.
Collection days in Kogarah 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.
Below is the Kogarah rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Georges River Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2217
- Location: 13km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Kogarah have?
Here is what Georges River Council collects from Kogarah kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Kogarah bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Kogarah falls under Georges River Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Georges River Council provides a kerbside collection service in Kogarah, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste, recycling, and garden waste collected weekly.
- Check the Georges River Council 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 Georges River 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
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Georges River Council runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Georges River Council runs use an automated arm, and bins in Kogarah blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Kogarah's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- 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.
- Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Kogarah the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
- 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Kogarah streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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