Waterloo bin day & collection schedule
City of Sydney · NSW 2017
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Waterloo waste collection overview
In Waterloo, postcode 2017, waste and recycling services come from City of Sydney.
The suburb sits roughly 4km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Waterloo metro station.
Collection days in Waterloo 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.
Below is the Waterloo rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Sydney
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2017
- Location: 4km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Waterloo have?
Waterloo homes get the bins below from City of Sydney. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Waterloo bin day at a glance
In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.
Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.
About your council's collection service
Waterloo falls under City of Sydney for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Sydney provides a kerbside collection service in Waterloo, 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.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
Frequently asked questions
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Waterloo's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
How often is recycling collected in Waterloo?
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.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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