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Sandy Bay bin day & collection schedule

Hobart City · TAS 7005 · typically Mondays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Sandy Bay waste collection overview

Sandy Bay sits in the Hobart City area of TAS, postcode 7005, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 3km South of Hobart CBD.

Locals know it for the Sandy Bay waterfront and Wrest Point Casino.

Most streets in Sandy Bay have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Hobart City
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 7005
  • Population: 10,200
  • Location: 3km South of Hobart CBD
  • State: TAS

Which bins does Sandy Bay have?

Sandy Bay homes get the bins below from Hobart City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Sandy 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

Sandy Bay falls under Hobart City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Hobart City provides a kerbside collection service in Sandy Bay, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Hobart City 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 Hobart City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What happens if I miss bin night in Sandy Bay?

General waste catches up next week, but Hobart City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Hobart City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Hobart City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Sandy Bay can run early. Putting bins out on Sunday evening before the Monday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them 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.

Battery PointHobartSouth Hobart

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.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Sandy Bay bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • 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

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Sandy Bay. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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