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Phillip Bay bin day & collection schedule

Randwick City Council · NSW 2036

Schedule data last verified: July 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 SE of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Chinamans Beach foreshore reserve.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Randwick City Council
  • Postcode: 2036
  • Location: 13km SE of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Phillip Bay have?

Randwick City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Phillip Bay. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • 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.

  • 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 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

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.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and 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.

Little Bay

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Phillip Bay 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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