Hobart City · TAS 7005 · typically Mondays
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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.
Sandy Bay homes get the bins below from Hobart City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
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.
Sandy Bay falls under Hobart City for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Hobart City website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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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