Penshurst bin day & collection schedule
Georges River Council · NSW 2222
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Penshurst waste collection overview
In Penshurst, postcode 2222, waste and recycling services come from Georges River Council.
The suburb sits roughly 16km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Penshurst railway station.
Collection days in Penshurst 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.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Georges River Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2222
- Location: 16km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Penshurst have?
Penshurst homes get the bins below from Georges River Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Penshurst bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Penshurst falls under Georges River Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Georges River Council provides a kerbside collection service in Penshurst, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste, recycling, and garden waste collected weekly.
- Check the Georges River 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 Georges River Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.
An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.
Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Georges River Council runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Penshurst?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Georges River Council runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Georges River Council offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Penshurst, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Penshurst bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Penshurst means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- Summer bins need managing. A Penshurst red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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