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Little Bay bin day & collection schedule

Randwick City Council · NSW 2036

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Little Bay waste collection overview

Little Bay is a NSW suburb in postcode 2036, served by Randwick City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 13km SE of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Little Bay Beach and the former Prince Henry Hospital site.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Randwick City Council
  • Postcode: 2036
  • Location: 13km SE of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Little Bay have?

Randwick City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Little Bay. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Little Bay 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

Little Bay falls under Randwick City 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 Randwick City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

Nearby suburbs

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

MalabarPhillip Bay

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Little Bay 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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