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McMahons Point bin day & collection schedule

North Sydney Council · NSW 2060

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

McMahons Point waste collection overview

McMahons Point is a NSW suburb in postcode 2060, served by North Sydney Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the McMahons Point ferry wharf.

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

Key facts

  • Council: North Sydney Council
  • Postcode: 2060
  • Location: 2km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does McMahons Point have?

North Sydney Council provides the following kerbside bins in McMahons Point. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

McMahons Point 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

McMahons Point falls under North Sydney 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 North Sydney 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

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.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

North SydneyLavender Bay

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • 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 un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in McMahons Point 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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