Topics: waste

Use this page to find out how to reduce nappy waste to landfill in Brisbane.

 Use this page to learn how to prevent waste and how to reuse and recycle household items (where possible) to prevent waste to landfill.

Use this page to find out how you can prevent, reuse and recycle e-waste in Brisbane.

Council's 'A School's Guide to Reducing Waste' provides tools and information to help Brisbane schools develop a waste action plan.

You can swap to a larger recycling bin to make recycling easier for your home. Council has waived the $30 establishment fee when you order a larger recycling bin to replace your existing 240-litre recycling bin.

Council collects unwanted household items that are too big for wheelie bins, as part of the kerbside large items collection. Find out acceptable materials for collection.

From 1 September 2021, the Queensland Government introduced a ban on a number of single-use plastic items. Use this page to learn more.

Use this page to find out more information about Council's food waste recycling service pilot and how you can help reduce food waste at home.

Council is dedicated to keeping our city litter-free. Find out how you can contribute to a litter-free city.

The Queensland Government waste levy has been developed to reduce the amount of waste generated and increase resource recovery and recycling. Find out more.