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The Rocks bin day & collection schedule

City of Sydney · NSW 2000

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

The Rocks waste collection overview

The Rocks is a NSW suburb in postcode 2000, served by City of Sydney for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 1km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the historic Rocks laneways beneath the Harbour Bridge.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Sydney
  • Postcode: 2000
  • Location: 1km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does The Rocks have?

City of Sydney provides the following kerbside bins in The Rocks. 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.

The Rocks bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

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

The Rocks falls under City of Sydney 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 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

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

Sydney CBDDawes Point

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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • 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 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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