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Ocean Shores bin day & collection schedule

Byron Shire · NSW 2483 · typically Wednesdays

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Ocean Shores waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Ocean Shores (NSW 2483) is run by Byron Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 25km North of Byron Bay.

Locals know it for the golf course ridge above the Brunswick River.

Most streets in Ocean Shores are collected on a Wednesday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Byron Shire
  • Typical collection day: Wednesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
  • Postcode: 2483
  • Location: 25km North of Byron Bay
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Ocean Shores have?

The standard Ocean Shores lineup from Byron Shire is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.

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

Ocean Shores bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Ocean Shores falls under Byron Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Byron Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Ocean Shores, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Byron Shire 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 Byron Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

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.

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Ocean Shores can send a whole truck to landfill, and Byron Shire can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

Nearby suburbs

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

Byron BayMullumbimbyBangalowBrunswick Heads

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Ocean Shores bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Byron Shire collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Ocean Shores the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Ocean Shores. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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