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Mount Kuring-gai bin day & collection schedule

Hornsby Shire · NSW 2080

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Mount Kuring-gai waste collection overview

Mount Kuring-gai is a NSW suburb in postcode 2080, served by Hornsby Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 32km NW of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Berowra Valley National Park.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Hornsby Shire
  • Postcode: 2080
  • Location: 32km NW of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Mount Kuring-gai have?

Hornsby Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Mount Kuring-gai. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Mount Kuring-gai bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Mount Kuring-gai falls under Hornsby Shire 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 Hornsby Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Bagged recycling is one of the most common reasons a load is rejected.

Sorting machines and staff cannot open every bag, so anything tied up inside is treated as contamination. Tipping recyclables in loose solves the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

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.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Mount ColahBerowra

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Mount Kuring-gai 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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