Kerbside collection acceptable items

As part of the kerbside collection, Brisbane City Council collects large unwanted household items that are too big for wheelie bins.

Place acceptable materials for collection on the kerbside in front of your home the weekend before your collection starts. All items must be on the kerb by 6am at the start of the collection period.

Acceptable and unacceptable items for kerbside general items collections.

Acceptable items

Unacceptable items

bath and laundry tubs bicycles and sporting equipment carpet and rugs electronic waste* (e.g. televisions and computers) furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves) small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters) wood products less than 1.5 metres

bricks and concrete commercial builders waste car parts and tyres dirt and stones batteries of any kind (including car, rechargeable and lithium batteries) garden waste (e.g. trees, grass, potted plants) gas bottles general household waste (e.g. food scraps) that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin glass and mirrors hazardous wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos) liquids bean bags (including the polystyrene bean filling)

^* Remember to delete data from your electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops before disposing of them to help prevent theft of your personal information (known as 'identity theft'). Contact the manufacturer for advice on erasing data and personal information from your device and associated applications. Erasing your personal information means that no-one can access it after you've disposed of your device.

Council will not collect unacceptable items placed on the kerb. Illegal dumping fines may apply if unacceptable material is not removed within seven days of the notified collection period.

Guidelines

When putting out items for collection, remember:

• to keep piles tidy on the kerb keeping the footpath or roadway clear
• Council will not collect piles larger than two cubic metres (equal to a small box trailer load)
• to remove doors from refrigerators and cupboards
• do not leave sharp or dangerous objects on the footpath
• items must be able to be easily and safely lifted by two people
• to secure items if severe weather is expected.

Other resource recovery options

The kerbside collection service helps you remove large items from your home and recycles all metal items put on the kerb, such as fridges, washing machines, and window frames.

Council encourages you to look for other resource recovery options for your large household items, to contribute to a cleaner, greener city by reducing landfill.

Download the free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app for easy to search recycling information on the palm of your hand.

Donate useable items

To help reduce landfill, donate household items in usable condition to friends or family, a local charity or other reuse and recycling organisations. The organisations below can help you reuse and recycle large household items. 

GIVIT

GIVIT is a national not-for-profit organisation connecting those who have, with those who need, in a private and safe way. The GIVIT online service lists everyday items urgently needed by someone in the community. It connects you to trusted charities to make a difference to somebody's life. You can donate useable household items. Visit the GIVIT website for more information.

Charitable Recycling Australia

Charitable Recycling Australia is the peak organisation for Australia’s charities and charity op shops. Clothing, furniture, household and workplace goods are recycled to provide for the disadvantaged and fund vital community welfare programs. Visit the Charitable Recycling Australia website  for more information and a list of organisations accepting donations. 

Council treasure troves

Council’s treasure troves in Acacia Ridge and Geebung sell quality second-hand items donated by residents through Council’s resource recovery centres. The treasure troves are operated by the Endeavour Foundation and all proceeds support people with disabilities. Donating to treasure troves is free when using Council’s resource recovery centres.