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Request new bins or increase bin capacity for a house

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Request new or larger bins online. You can order bins for a newly built home or a larger recycling bin for an existing home.

When to request new bins or a larger bin

1. Your house is newly built

The property owner can request new bins (red, yellow and green) for a newly built residential property that has:

  • a rate account number
  • people living in the home
  • the house number clearly displayed.

2. You need a larger recycling bin for an existing house

The property owner can request a larger yellow bin for a house.

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Note

If you need a replacement or new bin for an already established house, report a bin problem and explain why you need a new bin.

Learn more about ordering new or larger bins.

Order new or larger bins

Complete your request using the online form.

What you need to provide
1 Request type

Choose if you would like to:

  • order new bins for a newly built residential property, or
  • increase your recycling bin capacity.
2 Property details

You'll need to provide the:

  • rate account number
  • property address (street, suburb and postcode).
3 Contact details

You must provide your contact details:

  • name
  • phone number
  • email address.
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Note

You can sign up to MyServices Brisbane to view, track and manage service requests. Learn more about these services.

Frequently asked questions

Larger red bins are not available. You can order an additional red bin at an extra cost by contacting Council.

All eligible properties received a green bin as part of Council's service expansion which concluded in December 2025. Learn more about our green waste recycling service and eligibility.

If your green bin has gone missing or needs a repair, you can lodge a request

You can order a second green bin for a house by contacting Council

Representatives of townhouse or unit complexes can request additional bins for a townhouse or unit complex.

We will then assess the requirements for additional bins.