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Parramatta bin day & collection schedule

City of Parramatta · NSW 2150

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Parramatta waste collection overview

Parramatta is a NSW suburb in postcode 2150, served by City of Parramatta for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 24km W of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Parramatta Square and the Parramatta River foreshore.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Parramatta
  • Postcode: 2150
  • Location: 24km W of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Parramatta have?

City of Parramatta provides the following kerbside bins in Parramatta. 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 weekly.

Parramatta bin day at a glance

In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Parramatta falls under City of Parramatta 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 City of Parramatta website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

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

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

Harris ParkNorth ParramattaRosehill

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Parramatta 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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