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West Pennant Hills bin day & collection schedule

Hornsby Shire · NSW 2125

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

West Pennant Hills waste collection overview

West Pennant Hills is a NSW suburb in postcode 2125, served by Hornsby Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 25km NW of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Great North Walk trail nearby.

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

Key facts

Council: Hornsby Shire
Postcode: 2125
Location: 25km NW of Sydney CBD
State: NSW

Which bins does West Pennant Hills have?

Hornsby Shire provides the following kerbside bins in West Pennant Hills. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

West Pennant Hills bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

West Pennant Hills falls under Hornsby Shire 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 Hornsby Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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 neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

Cherrybrook Pennant Hills

Quick tips for bin night

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.
The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
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 West Pennant Hills 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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