Maroubra bin day & collection schedule
Randwick City Council · NSW 2035
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Maroubra waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Maroubra (NSW 2035) is run by Randwick City Council, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 10km South-East of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Maroubra Beach.
Collection days in Maroubra 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.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Randwick City Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2035
- Location: 10km South-East of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Maroubra have?
Maroubra homes get the bins below from Randwick City Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Maroubra 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
Maroubra falls under Randwick City Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Randwick City Council provides a kerbside collection service in Maroubra, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Randwick City 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 Randwick City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
A delayed week often means a fuller bin
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Randwick City Council asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Maroubra can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Maroubra's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Are the bins different if I rent in Maroubra?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Randwick City Council supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- 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.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Maroubra means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Maroubra 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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