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Rockdale bin day & collection schedule

Bayside Council · NSW 2216

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Rockdale waste collection overview

Rockdale is a NSW suburb in postcode 2216, served by Bayside Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 13km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Rockdale Plaza shopping centre.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Bayside Council
  • Postcode: 2216
  • Location: 13km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Rockdale have?

Bayside Council provides the following kerbside bins in Rockdale. 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 fortnightly.

Rockdale bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Rockdale falls under Bayside 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 Bayside Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

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.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

BanksiaBrighton-Le-SandsKogarah Bay

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Rockdale 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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