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South West Rocks bin day & collection schedule

Kempsey Shire · NSW 2431

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

South West Rocks waste collection overview

In South West Rocks, postcode 2431, waste and recycling services come from Kempsey Shire.

The suburb sits roughly 440km North of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Trial Bay Gaol and Arakoon National Park.

The rest of this page covers South West Rocks's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Kempsey Shire
  • Postcode: 2431
  • Population: 4,000
  • Location: 440km North of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does South West Rocks have?

Kempsey Shire provides the following kerbside bins in South West Rocks. 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.

South West Rocks bin day at a glance

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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

South West Rocks falls under Kempsey Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Kempsey Shire provides a kerbside collection service in South West Rocks, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Kempsey Shire 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 Kempsey Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

A single mobile phone contains traceable amounts of gold, silver and copper.

Australians hoard millions of unused phones in drawers. Dropping them at an e-waste collection point recovers those metals and keeps hazardous components out of landfill.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in South West Rocks?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Kempsey Shire runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Kempsey Shire runs use an automated arm, and bins in South West Rocks blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

How often is recycling collected in South West Rocks?

Kempsey Shire collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Kempsey Shire tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most South West Rocks households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split South West Rocks street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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