Residential Bin Collection
Council collects different types of waste on specific days to ensure efficient recycling and waste management.
Bin Collection Days
When are your bins collected?
GENERAL WASTE
(RED LID)
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RECYCLING (YELLOW LID)
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GARDEN ORGANICS (GREEN LID)
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Emptied weekly
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Emptied on alternate fortnights to the garden organics bin on the same day as your general waste bin.
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Emptied on alternate fortnights to the recycling bin on the same day as your general waste bin.
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To find your bin day:
How to place bins out for collection
Place your bins out the night before and bring them in by the end of your collection day.
Damaged Bins
DAMAGED BINS
If a bins lid or wheels are broken, they can be repaired by our team free of charge.
Otherwise, if the body of the bin is damaged, it can incur a replacement fee (refer to Council Fees and Charges).
We will replace damaged bins free of charge if we are responsible for any damage during the collection.
Otherwise, residents are responsible for damage due:
- Over filling,
- Misuse
- General wear and tear
To report a damaged bin:
Lost or Stolen Bins
If your bin has been lost or stolen, contact Council on 9748 9999 or via council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au to order a replacement bin. Lost or stolen bin replacements can incur a fee (refer to Council Fees and Charges).
You must fill out the Residential Waste Bin Application(PDF, 221KB) and return it to Council via:
Payment for replacement bins must be made to Council prior to its delivery and can be made through:
- Credit card – over the phone or in person at our Customer Service Centre
- Cheque – made payable to Strathfield Council and crossed NOT NEGOTIABLE
Request for an Additional Bin or Service
Changes to Additional Waste Service
Council has recently identified that some properties are receiving an additional waste service at no charge. Following a recent review, we wish to inform residents that any additional services not currently paid for will be discontinued 30 days after 1 July 2025. This step is necessary to ensure fairness and to manage the costs of delivering waste services in line with the funding provided by our community through the Domestic Waste Management service charges.
For reference, the standard waste service provided for single dwellings by Council includes:
- One (1) 120L red lid general waste bin
- One (1) 240L yellow lid recycling bin
- One (1) 240L green lid garden bin
If your property is receiving additional bins beyond this standard service at no cost, we kindly ask that these additional bin(s) be placed on the kerbside for collection by Council no later than 31 July 2025. Bins not presented for collection may be assumed to be in use, and your property may then be charged the relevant fee as outlined in the table below.
Table 1: FY25/26 Fees & Charges – Domestic Waste Management
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Service Type
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Unit
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Year 25/26 (incl. GST)
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Pricing Principle
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120L Red Garbage Bin – Additional Service
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Per Bin
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$893
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Rate of Return
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240L Yellow Recycling Bin – Additional Service
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Per Bin
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$310
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Zero Cost Recovery
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240L Green Garden Bin – Additional Service
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Per Bin
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$310
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Zero Cost Recovery
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120L or 240L Bin Replacement/New Bin
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Per Bin
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$109
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Market Based Pricing
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If you wish to continue receiving additional waste services, please complete a Residential Waste Bin Application Form and return it to Council either by email or in person at our Customer Service Centre (65 Homebush Road, Strathfield).
Please note that all additional bins are subject to the applicable fees listed above and on our website. Once your application is assessed, Council will attach an authorisation sticker to your additional bin(s) during the next scheduled collection.
Should you have any questions or need help with the application process, please feel free to contact our Waste Services team on (02) 9748 9980 or email bins@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.
Waste Collection Calendar 2025
Physical copies of the 2025 Waste Calendar can be found at:
- Strathfield Council Customer Service Centre
Address: 65 Homebush Rd, Strathfield
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
- Strathfield Council & Innovation Hub
Address: 65-67 Rochester St, Homebush
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:30pm and Saturday – Sunday 9am – 1pm
Or download the list of collection days by street name:
Waste Collection Day By Street Name(PDF, 612KB)