Kerbside bin collection

Bin collection and recycling calendar

Kerbside bins - collection tips

  • place bins on the kerbside 0.5m apart and 1m from any other object (space bins apart)
  • place bins out the night before or before 5 am on collection day (no set collection times/ may vary)
  • do not overfill bins or place large, heavy or hazardous items in the bin
  • do not bag recycling - place loose in the recycling bin
  • Council will only service BRC provided bins

N.B. Residents are responsible for the security of bins - after bins are emptied please ensure bins are removed from the kerbside and stored within your property as soon as practicable after servicing. 

Bin placement diagram

2024/2025 Recycling collection calendar

Bin day finder

How to use the bin day finder

  • start typing your street number and street name
  • select your address from the drop-down menu

The bin day finder displays the waste collection day (weekly) as well as the recycling collection day and week (fortnightly - Week A or B). Refer to the recycling collection calendar regarding your recycling fortnight.

If you are unable to find your address or have found a discrepancy with your day or week please contact Council on 1300 883 699.


Border colours refers to bin type: 

Red - Waste bin - red or dark green lid
Yellow- Recycling bin  - yellow lid 
Green - FOGO bin - light green lid (only in trial areas)

Information for residents participating in the FOGO trial:

FOGO bins will be collected:

  • FOGO bins – weekly
  • Recycle bins – fortnightly
  • Waste bins – fortnightly (on the opposite week to recycling)

FOGO services apply to each dwelling with a residential waste collection charge in the trial area, except for multiple dwellings with three or more units or flats.

Contact waste and recycling

Address: 46 University Drive
Bundaberg QLD 4670

Telephone: 1300 883 699

Collection service information packs

Request here