Phillip Bay bin day & collection schedule
Randwick City Council · NSW 2036
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Phillip Bay waste collection overview
Phillip Bay is a NSW suburb in postcode 2036, served by Randwick City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 13km South-East of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Chinamans Beach foreshore reserve.
Collection days in Phillip Bay 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: Randwick City Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2036
- Location: 13km South-East of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Phillip Bay have?
Here is what Randwick City Council collects from Phillip Bay kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Phillip Bay bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Phillip Bay falls under Randwick City Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Randwick City Council provides a kerbside collection service in Phillip Bay, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Randwick City 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 Randwick City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: batteries
Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..
Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.
Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.
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.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Randwick City Council's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Randwick City Council asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Phillip Bay can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Phillip Bay bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- 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
Two Phillip Bay streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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