Monterey bin day & collection schedule
Bayside Council · NSW 2217
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Monterey waste collection overview
Monterey sits in the Bayside Council area of NSW, postcode 2217, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 14km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Monterey foreshore on Botany Bay.
Collection days in Monterey 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.
Everything below applies to Monterey generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Bayside Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2217
- Location: 14km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Monterey have?
Monterey homes get the bins below from Bayside Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Monterey 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
Monterey falls under Bayside Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Bayside Council provides a kerbside collection service in Monterey, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Bayside 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 Bayside Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: nappies and wipes
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.
Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my neighbour in Monterey have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Monterey vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
What do I do with old electronics?
Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Bayside Council lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Return and Earn refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in NSW, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Monterey. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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