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Kogarah bin day & collection schedule

Georges River Council · NSW 2217

Schedule data last verified: July 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 S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the St George Hospital.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Georges River Council
  • Postcode: 2217
  • Location: 13km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Kogarah have?

Georges River Council provides the following kerbside bins in Kogarah. 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.

Kogarah bin day at a glance

In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Kogarah 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.

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?

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.

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.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Nearby suburbs

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

CarltonAllawahBlakehurst

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.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • 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 Kogarah 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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