Residents
Find out information about rates, payments, waste and recycling, reporting issues, and more.
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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
What's On in CBCity
Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Monday, 10am-noon, and Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm (during school term)
Community Event
Earlwood
Folk dancing
Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher
Every Monday, 10am-noon
Lakemba
Justice of the Peace Service Lakemba
JP services are available at Lakemba Library on Mondays. Please call the branch library to confirm.
Monday, 10-11.30am (excluding public holidays)
Campsie
Chinese classical poetry - Cantonese
Bookings are essential
Monday, 10am-noon (during school term)
Campsie
Mahjong club Campsie
Mahjong is a social game that keeps your brain active, improves memory and stimulates your mind.
Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm (during school terms)
Earlwood
Mahjong club Earlwood
Mahjong is a fun game that helps keep your brain active and improves your memory and stimulates your mind.
Second and fourth Monday of every month, 10.30am-12.30pm
Keep up to date on what's happening in CBCity
Media release
Major milestone for new Aquatic Centre
Construction of the multi-million-dollar Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre (CLAC) is moving to its next phase after the equivalent of five Olympic sized swimming pools worth of concrete was poured.
30 Jul 2025
Media release
Record numbers at this year's Bankstown Bites
Bankstown was buzzing over the weekend as more than 16,000 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Bankstown Bites Food Festival – one of the City’s biggest and most vibrant events to date.
29 Jul 2025
Council news
Council News | Bankstown Bites, what’s on and more
Read this week's Council News
24 Jul 2025