Rozelle bin day & collection schedule
Inner West Council · NSW 2039
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Rozelle waste collection overview
Rozelle sits in the Inner West Council area of NSW, postcode 2039, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 4km West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Bay Run and Rozelle Bay foreshore.
Collection days in Rozelle 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.
Everything below applies to Rozelle generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Inner West Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2039
- Location: 4km West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Rozelle have?
Inner West Council provides the following kerbside bins in Rozelle. 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.
Rozelle 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
Rozelle falls under Inner West Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Inner West Council provides a kerbside collection service in Rozelle, 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.
What goes where: takeaway coffee cups
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.
Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my neighbour in Rozelle have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Rozelle vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Rozelle's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
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.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Rozelle means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- Know your fortnight. Rozelle alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Inner West Council's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Rozelle. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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