Parramatta City Council

Garbage Collection

Parramatta City Council provides residents of Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA) with a weekly garbage service and an alternating fortnightly recycling and garden waste service.

If you are unsure about your collection day or have any questions regarding the waste and recycling services, please call Council’s Waste Hotline 9806 5544.

Please ensure bins are placed out the evening prior to collection as collection can occur anytime between 6am to 5pm
For occupational health & safety reasons, please ensure your bins are placed correctly on the kerb with the lids closed.
Your bin may not be collected if it is too heavy (more than 70 kilograms)

Place your bin in the correct spot

Type	Size / Load Capacity	Lid Colour	Frequency of collection	Upsize availability
Garbage Bin	140L / 70kg	Red or Green	Weekly	Yes (SUD only)
Comments Upsize is available to Single Unit Dwellings (SUDs) at an additional cost. Your bin lids are slowly being replaced with red lids. Please do not be alarmed if they are still green.
Recycling Bin	240L / 70kg	Yellow	Fortnightly	No
Comments Multi Unit Dwellings (MUDs) generally share one between two households.
Garden Bin	240L / 70kg	Lime Green or Dark Green	Fortnightly	No
Comments Multi Unit Dwellings (MUDs) generally do not have these bins, unless requested by the Body Corp and/or Strata Management. Your bin lids are slowly being replaced with lime green lids. Please do not be alarmed if they are still dark green.

What is the Domestic Waste Charge?

All ratepayers within the Parramatta Council area incur an annual Domestic Waste Charge. The charge entitles each household to:

Weekly domestic garbage bin collection, and fortnightly garden organics and recycling bin collections
Four kerbside clean up a year (one per quarter)
Supply and replacement of household bins
Educational materials upon request

How is the Domestic Waste Charge Calculated?

The domestic waste charge is calculated based on a number of factors, including:

The size of the garbage bin that the household is currently using.
The amount Council is charged to tip domestic waste at landfill.

Single Unit Dwellings (SUDs) have the option to upsize their garbage bins from a 140L to 240L for an additional cost. The annual domestic waste charge in 2009/10 for 140L is $261.40 and $394 for a 240L bin.

Can I have additional bins?

Yes, additional garbage, recycling and garden bins can be requested by residents living in Single Unit Dwellings and Multi Unit Dwellings. (Charges may apply)

The charges for the 2009/10 for additional bins are as follows:

Additional Garbage Bin - $261.40 ea
Additional Recycling Bin - $75.90 ea
Additional Garden Bin - $75.90 ea
Upgrade of 140L Garbage Bin to a 240L Garbage Bin - $394.00
(Note: your old bin will be removed and replaced with a new 240L bin)

All requests must be made in writing by the owner or the body corporate/strata manager of the property and faxed or emailed as a scanned attachment to Council. The document must state the following:

What is being requested
Property detail
Contact name and number(s)
Signed off

Please fax to (02) 9806 5207 and attention it to Waste Management. Alternatively, email to council at council@parracity.nsw.gov.au

Request to Cancel Existing Waste Service

The Residential waste service can only be cancelled if you are intending to demolish your dwelling. Development Application number for demolition and the Occupation Certificate must be provided as proof. If applicable, the owner must apply in writing.

Note: Vacant properties that do not have any occupants are not grounds for cancelling a residential waste service.

Parramatta Garbage & Recycling Collection Areas

How to use? Enter your address in a field below (Example 30 Darcy st, Parramatta), zoom in if necessary, click on a map next to your property to download Collection Calendar for your property.

Due to discrepancies in maps and zone outlines, borderline properties should contact Council's Waste Hotline: 9806 5544.