Ahead of bin collection please make sure bins are:
- placed out the evening prior to collection
- placed correctly on the kerb with the lids closed
- not too heavy (bins may not be collected if they weigh more than 70kgs)
Council works closely with its waste and recycling contractor Suez to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Garbage Bin
(Back to top)Type: Garbage Bin
Size/Load Capacity: 140L / 70kg
Lid colour: Red or Green
Frequency of collection: weekly
Upsize availability: Single Unit Dwellings (SUDs) have the option to up-size their garbage bins from 140L to 240L for an additional cost.
Recycling Bin
(Back to top)Type: Recycling Bin
Size/Load Capacity: 240L / 70kg
Lid colour: Yellow
Frequency of collection: fortnightly
Upsize availability: No. Multi Unit Dwellings share 1 between 2 households
Garden Bin
(Back to top)Type: Garden Bin
Size/Load Capacity: 240L / 70kg
Lid colour: Lime or dark green
Frequency of collection: fortnightly
Upsize availability: No. Multi Unit Dwellings do not normally have these
Domestic Waste Charge
(Back to top)What is the Domestic Waste Charge?
All City of Parramatta ratepayers 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-ups a year
- supply and replacement of household bins
- educational materials upon request
How is the Domestic Waste Charge calculated?
Your domestic waste charge is based on:
- size of the garbage bin you are currently using
- the amount the City of Parramatta is charged to process and dispose of domestic waste
For annual domestic waste charges please see the Schedule of Fees and Charges 2021-2022 below