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Rose Bay bin day & collection schedule

Woollahra Municipal · NSW 2029

Rose Bay waste collection overview

Rose Bay is a NSW suburb in postcode 2029, served by Woollahra Municipal for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 6km E of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Rose Bay Beach and the old flying boat base.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Woollahra Municipal
  • Postcode: 2029
  • Population: 12,000
  • Location: 6km E of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Rose Bay have?

Woollahra Municipal provides the following kerbside bins in Rose Bay. 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.

Rose Bay bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Rose Bay falls under Woollahra Municipal 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 Woollahra Municipal 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

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Double BayWoollahraBellevue HillEdgecliff

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Rose 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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