The Rocks bin day & collection schedule
City of Sydney · NSW 2000
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
The Rocks waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in The Rocks (NSW 2000) is run by City of Sydney, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 1km North of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the historic Rocks laneways beneath the Harbour Bridge.
Collection days in The Rocks are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to The Rocks generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Sydney
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2000
- Location: 1km North of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does The Rocks have?
Here is what City of Sydney collects from The Rocks kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
The Rocks bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
The Rocks falls under City of Sydney for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Sydney provides a kerbside collection service in The Rocks, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste and recycling collected weekly and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Sydney 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 City of Sydney website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
It takes a plastic bottle centuries to break down in landfill.
The same bottle, recycled, can become new packaging, clothing fibre or carpet within months. Rigid plastic bottles are one of the easiest wins in the yellow bin.
Frequently asked questions
How often is recycling collected in The Rocks?
City of Sydney 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.
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 City of Sydney runs use an automated arm, and bins in The Rocks blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
City of Sydney offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to The Rocks, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any The Rocks bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Sydney collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a The Rocks bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in The Rocks 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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