You might like to set up recycling hubs in your school and display signs. These posters will give your staff and students the confidence to dispose of waste and recyclables correctly.
Bins for schools
Learn about recycling, general waste and garden waste bins for schools. Find recycling and education resources.
Types of bins for schools
Brisbane schools can contact Council to discuss their waste management needs, including ordering recycling (yellow), general waste (red) and garden waste (green) bins.
To order bins for your school or for more information, phone us on 07 3403 8888.
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
If your school has a red bin collection service with Council, you can apply for the school yellow bin service.
For each red bin service, we'll provide:
- a free yellow bin collection
- a 240 litre or 360 litre yellow bin, or a bulk yellow bin equivalent (based on volume).
Apply for the service
Phone us on 07 3403 8888 to apply for the recycling service or check if your school qualifies.
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 needed before a service is approved.
Frequently asked questions
You can put the following items in your yellow wheelie and bulk bins:
- paper
- steel
- aluminium
- glass bottles and jars
- cardboard boxes and packaging
- firm plastic containers and bottles.
Learn more about what goes in your bins.
You can recycle e-waste at a resource recovery centre or recycling facility near you.
Find out more about recycling e-waste.
