Lewisham bin day & collection schedule
Inner West Council · NSW 2049
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Lewisham waste collection overview
In Lewisham, postcode 2049, waste and recycling services come from Inner West Council.
The suburb sits roughly 7km South-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Lewisham railway station.
Collection days in Lewisham 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.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Lewisham. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Inner West Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2049
- Location: 7km South-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Lewisham have?
These are the bins Inner West Council supplies to Lewisham households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Lewisham bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Lewisham falls under Inner West Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Inner West Council provides a kerbside collection service in Lewisham, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Inner West 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 Inner West Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.
Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.
Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Inner West 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.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Inner West Council offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Lewisham, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
How often is recycling collected in Lewisham?
Inner West Council collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
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 will not shut, it will not go.
- 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.
- Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Lewisham bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Lewisham 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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