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Stay updated with local bin collection days and recycling tips using the Brisbane Bin and Recycling app. Download for free on iOS and Android to simplify waste management.

Stay up to date with bin collection days and learn waste recycling tips with our Brisbane Bin and Recycling mobile app. 

Council developed the app to help make recycling decisions quick and simple. This is part of Council’s plan to work together for a clean and green city, with reduced waste to landfill. 

The app is available to download onto iOS and Android mobile devices.

Features

App features include:

  • a bin collection calendar for Brisbane residents including an optional reminder notification
  • an alphabetical list of materials with information on how to recycle or dispose of them
  • general information about bin collections
  • general information about Council’s waste facilities, with map and directions
  • recycling tips and myths
  • mobile push notifications about your next kerbside collection service and free tipping days in your area. 

Download the app

Download the Brisbane Bin and Recycling app for free through:

Set up bin collection day reminders

To receive bin collection day reminders you'll need to allow push notifications on your device. Go to phone settings, then app notifications and enable the app to allow notifications.

Note: if you change your address, you must set your reminders again.

The app sends notification reminders for a Monday to Friday timeframe. Two reminder options are available.

  • Next - this option provides the next service for all bin types.
  • All - this option sets a reminder for all bin types every week until it is disabled.

  1. Tap on the menu button at the top left of the app (next to 'calendar').
  2. Under the 'location' heading, tap on 'address'. To add your address, search and select your suburb, street and house number.
  3. After adding your address, choose your reminder type. Reminder types include add reminder for next collection, add reminder for all collections, remove all reminders. Tap on your preferred reminder type and set your reminder time and then tap 'set reminder'.
  4. A pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen to notify that you have successfully added the reminder.

  1. Tap on the menu button at the top left of the app (next to 'calendar').
  2. Under the 'location' heading, tap on 'address'. To add your address, search and select your suburb, street and house number.
  3. After you add the address, choose 'remove all reminders' to delete all reminders you previously set.

Frequently asked questions

The app is free for residents to download and use.

No. The app recalls information from the last loaded street address. We only display information specific to your collection area.

The information in the app is a summary of waste and recycling information.  

Read more about waste and recycling bins.

To provide feedback on the app, contact Council or phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

App troubleshooting

The property search may not list new properties because we add new addresses quarterly (March, June, September, and December). You can use nearby addresses to fill the calendar with collection days in your area until we add your address.

Re-enter your address to refresh the calendar data. Tap on the menu button at the top left of the app (next to 'calendar') and enter your address.

If the calendar does not update with the correct information, Council may need to update the database. 

Check if you have enabled push notifications on your device. Go to phone settings, then app notifications and enable the app to allow notifications.

If you have enabled push notifications, check that your reminder details are correct.

If you've changed your address since you set up notifications, you need to set up a new reminder for your new address.

More information

Residents without access to a smartphone or tablet can continue to access Council's bin collection calendar.