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Zetland bin day & collection schedule

City of Sydney · NSW 2017

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Zetland waste collection overview

Zetland is a NSW suburb in postcode 2017, served by City of Sydney for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 5km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Green Square town centre.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Sydney
  • Postcode: 2017
  • Location: 5km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Zetland have?

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

Zetland 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

Zetland 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.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

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.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

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

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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.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Zetland 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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