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Ultimo bin day & collection schedule

City of Sydney · NSW 2007

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Ultimo waste collection overview

Ultimo is a NSW suburb in postcode 2007, served by City of Sydney for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km SW of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the University of Technology Sydney.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Sydney
  • Postcode: 2007
  • Location: 2km SW of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Ultimo have?

City of Sydney provides the following kerbside bins in Ultimo. 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.

Ultimo bin day at a glance

Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.

High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.

About your council's collection service

Ultimo 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?

Over 1 billion coffee cups are used in Australia each year, and very few are recyclable.

The plastic lining makes standard takeaway cups non-recyclable in kerbside bins. Compostable alternatives are growing, but need commercial composting facilities to process properly.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

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.

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

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

HaymarketPyrmontChippendale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Ultimo 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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