Eligibility varies for kindergartens and early learning centres.
Phone us on 07 3403 8888 to confirm what services your site can access and how to apply.
Bins for schools
Learn about recycling, general waste and garden waste bin options for schools. Find recycling and education resources.
Types of bins for schools
Red bins
Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin
Bulk bin
660 litre and 1,100 litre
size options
Bulk bin
1 m³, 2 m³, 3 m³, 4.5 m³
size options
Yellow bins
Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin
Larger domestic
340 litre wheelie bin
Bulk yellow bins
600 litre, 1,100 litre and 3 m³ size options
Green bins
Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin
School recycling service
For each Waste Utility Charge a school pays for, they can request at no extra cost:
- a 240 litre or 340 litre yellow bin, or a bulk yellow bin equivalent (based on volume), and
- one 240 litre green bin.
Eligibility depends on:
- existing Development Approval conditions, and
- sufficient frontage to present bins for collection.
Who can apply for the service
Any authorised school representative can request the recycling service. If additional charges are required, the rate account holder must contact us.
How to apply for the service
Phone us on 07 3403 8888 to apply or check your school eligibility.
What happens after you apply
We'll assess your application and phone your school to discuss the right bin to suit your needs.
An onsite consultation and site inspection may be required before approval.
Frequently asked questions
Check if your school has a second-hand uniform pool. Alternatively, you can find a local drop off point near you with Recycle Mate.
Items in poor condition and not suitable for recycling should be disposed of in your red bin.
Good quality books are accepted for free at any of our resource recovery centres for donation at our Treasure Troves.
Alternatively, you can find a local drop off point near you with Recycle Mate.
Books in poor condition can be disposed of in the yellow bin. Remove any soft plastic covering and binding before placing book pages in your yellow bin.
You can recycle stationery through a participating stationery retailer. Find your nearest drop off point with Recycle Mate.
Alternatively, stationery can be disposed of in your red bin.
E-waste is accepted for free at any of our resource recovery centres. Limits apply.
Alternatively some of our community recycling hubs also accept small e-waste items.
Learn more about recycling e-waste.
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