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Tamarama bin day & collection schedule

Waverley Council · NSW 2026

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Tamarama waste collection overview

Tamarama is a NSW suburb in postcode 2026, served by Waverley Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 9km E of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Tamarama Beach, known locally as "Glamarama".

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

Key facts

  • Council: Waverley Council
  • Postcode: 2026
  • Location: 9km E of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Tamarama have?

Waverley Council provides the following kerbside bins in Tamarama. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Tamarama 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

Tamarama falls under Waverley Council 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 Waverley Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Glass can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.

Unlike plastics, glass doesn't degrade through the recycling process. A wine bottle recycled today could become a new bottle within 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

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.

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

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • 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 Tamarama 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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