Randwick City Council

Council clean-up rules last checked: June 2026.

Randwick City Council gives residents 6 free household clean-up collections each year: 1 scheduled collection based on your residential waste zone, and 5 that you book online. Each collection has a maximum volume of 1 cubic metre. Items must be placed on the kerb the day before collection. If you need more than 6 collections this year, a special paid pick-up can be arranged by calling 1300 722 542 during business hours.

Your 1 scheduled collection is assigned by residential waste zone. If you are unsure which zone you are in, use Council's waste zone map and rubbish collection calendar to find your scheduled date.

The 5 booked collections can be scheduled at a date that suits you, subject to availability, using Council's online booking form. You can also call the Council Call Centre on 1300 722 542 during business hours to book by phone.

If you have access to a vehicle and the time to haul it yourself, recycling centres around Sydney accept bulky items for a fee. Check they take what you have before loading up, as acceptance rules vary by facility.

How to Prepare for Randwick City Council Household Junk Pick Up

Whether it is a scheduled cleanup or a booked cleanup, you will need to prepare for it the same way. It is important that you properly prepare your unwanted rubbish for collection as this will help the council workers speed up their services as smoothly as possible. They are simple and easy to follow steps that can make a tremendous difference:

1) Check that your item is accepted by the Randwick City Council (see below).

2) You can put out your rubbish on the street for collection on the day before collection day. If you leave them out early, this is treated as illegal dumping and can be penalised for it.

3) The Randwick City Council will allow a maximum of one cubic metre of rubbish.

4) Sort your junk out into metal and non-metal piles.

5) Small items should be placed in boxes or bags for easy collection.

6) Seal and label dangerous items such as broken glasses or mirror.

7) Make sure that the stack of rubbish is safe and organised for quick collection and isn't obstructing pathways or vehicles.

8) Take off doors from appliances such as ovens and refrigerators.

Household items accepted by Randwick City Council

• Furniture: indoor/outdoor tables, chairs, cabinets, wardrobes, cupboards, lounges
• White goods: refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, heaters. Remove all doors from appliances before placing at the kerb.
• Appliances: televisions, computers, speakers, monitors
• Mattresses: bed frames, headboards
• E-waste: mobile phones, cables, circuits, chips
• Empty paint tins only (tins containing paint are not collected)

Household items that are not accepted by Randwick City Council

• Building waste: bricks, tiles, sand, timber
• Large tree logs
• Dangerous waste: flammable materials, paints, gas bottles, empty drums
• Car parts or motor oils
• Liquids in drums or other containers
• Business or commercial waste

Which suburbs does Randwick City Council cover?

The Randwick City Council covers 18 suburbs in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney. They include:

• Centennial Park (shared with City of Sydney Council)
• Chifley
• Clovelly (shared with Waverley Council)
• Coogee
• Coogee Beach
• Kensington
• Kingsford
• La Perouse
• Little Bay
• Malabar
• Maroubra
• Maroubra Junction
• Matraville (minor part located in Bayside Council)
• Phillip Bay
• Port Botany
• Randwick
• South Coogee
• University of New South Wales

Our alternative option

The council clean-up handles straightforward, kerbside items within 1 cubic metre. One cubic metre is roughly the volume of a large fridge. A single three-seater sofa, a dismantled bed frame, and a TV can reach that limit in one trip. When you have more than that, items the council will not take, or simply cannot wait for a booking slot to come free, Paul's Rubbish covers what's left:

• Volume over 1 cubic metre: we take the whole job, no matter the size
• Items the council excludes: building waste, large tree logs, car parts, dangerous material. Call us and we will advise.
• Same-day collection: call 0407 125 125 and we can usually be there the same day
• Hand-carry from anywhere on the property: garage, backyard, upstairs flat, we carry it out
• Recycling and reuse: we sort and divert where possible, rather than sending everything to landfill

For a free quote, call 0407 125 125.

How the Randwick City Council clean-up compares with Paul's Rubbish:

• Availability: the Council offers 6 per year (1 scheduled, 5 booked), subject to booking slots; Paul's is same-day on request.
• Volume per visit: the Council caps each collection at 1 cubic metre; Paul's has no set limit.
• What gets left behind: the Council leaves building waste, large tree logs, car parts, liquids and commercial waste; Paul's takes what the council won't, call to confirm specific items.
• Item placement: the Council is kerbside only, the day before collection; Paul's carries out from inside the property.
• Over-limit option: the Council offers a special paid pick-up via 1300 722 542; with Paul's it is covered under the main job, with a volume-based free quote.

Paul's Rubbish has cleared Eastern Suburbs homes for over 15 years, fully public liability insured, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and more than 400 Google reviews. Volume-based pricing, free quotes on 0407 125 125, no job too large.