Russell Lea bin day & collection schedule
City of Canada Bay · NSW 2046
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Russell Lea waste collection overview
Russell Lea sits in the City of Canada Bay area of NSW, postcode 2046, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 7km West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Russell Lea foreshore parkland.
Collection days in Russell Lea 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.
The rest of this page covers Russell Lea's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Canada Bay
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2046
- Location: 7km West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Russell Lea have?
City of Canada Bay provides the following kerbside bins in Russell Lea. 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.
Russell Lea bin day at a glance
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
About your council's collection service
Russell Lea falls under City of Canada Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Canada Bay provides a kerbside collection service in Russell Lea, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Canada Bay 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 City of Canada Bay 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
What do I do with old electronics?
Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and City of Canada Bay lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.
Can I recycle pizza boxes?
A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every NSW council, City of Canada Bay included.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Return and Earn refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in NSW, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Russell Lea households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Russell Lea means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Russell Lea streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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