Petersham bin day & collection schedule
Inner West Council · NSW 2049
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Petersham waste collection overview
In Petersham, postcode 2049, waste and recycling services come from Inner West Council.
The suburb sits roughly 6km South-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Petersham Park.
Collection days in Petersham 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.
Below is the Petersham rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Inner West Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2049
- Location: 6km South-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Petersham have?
Petersham homes get the bins below from Inner West Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Petersham bin day at a glance
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
About your council's collection service
Petersham falls under Inner West Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Inner West Council provides a kerbside collection service in Petersham, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Inner West 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 Inner West Council 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
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Inner West Council runs use an automated arm, and bins in Petersham blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Are the bins different if I rent in Petersham?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Inner West Council supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Petersham?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Inner West 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.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Inner West Council tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Petersham 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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