Residents
Find out information about rates, payments, waste and recycling, reporting issues, and more.
Your rates
Your rates contribute to the provision of day-to-day services, maintaining and building new facilities for the community, improving infrastructure in the City.
Bin collection days
When is your bin being picked up? Is it yellow or green bin week? Find the answers here!
Animals and pets
Pets bring pleasure and companionship to many. We want pets and people to live together harmoniously, and for your pet to be healthy, well-socialised and safe.
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Reporting local issues
It's important that residents are vigilant and active members of the community. This section deals with how to report any issues.
Trees, garden and home
There's no place like home. Find out more about trees, gardens and your own safety at home.
Waste and recycling
Welcome to the Wasteless Generation
Our vision of the future is a City that is Thriving, Dynamic and Real!
Keep up to date on what's happening in CBCity
Media release
Celebrity chef shines spotlight on Lakemba
Much-loved celebrity chef Karima Hazim has thrown her support behind businesses in Lakemba as part of a new campaign that shines a spotlight on the suburb’s most iconic food destinations.
09 Feb 2026
Council news
Countback election for Roselands Ward
Following the resignation of Clr Karl Saleh OAM in January 2026, the NSW Electoral Commission is conducting a countback election to fill the vacancy in Roselands Ward.
27 Jan 2026
Media release
Bondi hero receives Key to Canterbury-Bankstown at Australia Day Awards
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has received the Key to the City of Canterbury Bankstown as part of its 2026 Australia Day Awards, which also honoured passionate anti-bullying and youth mental health advocates Mathew Howard and Kelly O’Brien as joint Citizen of the Year.
26 Jan 2026