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Yamba bin day & collection schedule

Clarence Valley · NSW 2464 · typically Tuesdays

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Yamba waste collection overview

In Yamba, postcode 2464, waste and recycling services come from Clarence Valley.

The suburb sits roughly at the mouth of the Clarence River.

Locals know it for the the Yamba lighthouse and Main Beach.

Most streets in Yamba are collected on a Tuesday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.

Everything below applies to Yamba generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Clarence Valley
  • Typical collection day: Tuesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
  • Postcode: 2464
  • Location: at the mouth of the Clarence River
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Yamba have?

Here is what Clarence Valley collects from Yamba kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Yamba bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Yamba falls under Clarence Valley for waste and recycling collections.

  • Clarence Valley provides a kerbside collection service in Yamba, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Clarence Valley 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 Clarence Valley 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

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every NSW council, Clarence Valley included.

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When Clarence Valley shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later, so a Tuesday run can become the following day. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

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 Clarence Valley runs use an automated arm, and bins in Yamba blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

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

MacleanGrafton

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining on Tuesday night. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Yamba red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Clarence Valley's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.

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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