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Sandy Bay bin day & collection schedule

Hobart City · TAS 7005 · typically Mondays

Sandy Bay waste collection overview

Sandy Bay is a TAS suburb in postcode 7005, served by Hobart City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 3km S 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 S of Hobart CBD
  • State: TAS

Which bins does Sandy Bay have?

Hobart City provides the following kerbside bins in Sandy 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.

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.

  • 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 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

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and 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

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Sandy 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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