The citywide rollout of green waste recycling bins to every eligible household has officially begun.
Green waste recycling bins are being delivered to eligible households in 11 suburbs this week, with up to 160,000 green bins set to be rolled out across Brisbane over the next four months.
The rollout is part of the 2025–26 Budget initiative to expand green waste recycling and reduce landfill across our suburbs.
As part of the rollout, renters are now eligible to receive a green bin, and those who already compost or manage green waste differently can still opt out.
There are already 170,000 green bins in use in Brisbane, which is about 50 per cent of eligible households.
Almost 230,000 tonnes of green waste have been recycled via green bin collections since 2019-20.
This new rollout will extend the program to all remaining eligible homes not currently using the service.
This citywide green bin rollout has the potential to divert between 65,000 and 80,000 tonnes of green waste a year.
The rollout will also save ratepayers between $2 million and $3 million in the first year, and up to $32 million over five years as it will help offset the rising cost of the former State Government’s waste levy bin tax.
As part of the rollout, the Waste Utility Charge has been replaced with a Universal Waste Charge. Residents who already have a green bin will have no extra costs, while other households will pay an extra $49.52 a year, with a significant proportion of this attributed to the former State Government’s landfill waste levy.
The supply of green bins has been funded by the State Government’s Grow FOGO fund, although ongoing collection and processing remains the responsibility of Council.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“We’re thrilled to see this important rollout begin, helping Brisbane households reduce waste and recycle more effectively.
“Every green bin collected means less landfill, more mulch and compost for reuse, and big savings for residents thanks to lower waste levy costs.
“This rollout builds on our strong track record of sustainability and supports residents doing the right thing for the environment.
“We’re proud to deliver on our commitment to keep Brisbane clean and sustainable while supporting households through cost-of-living pressures.
“Our focus remains on reducing waste, saving money, and making Brisbane Australia’s most sustainable capital city.”
Green Bin Rollout Schedule:
Week 1 – 4 August to 15 August 2025
Wakerley, Chandler, Mackenzie, Bardon, Manly West, Rochedale, Auchenflower, Wynnum, Wynnum West, Manly, Lota
Week 2 – 11 August to 22 August 2025
Algester, Calamvale, Virginia, Gaythorne, Gordon Park, Acacia Ridge, Archerfield, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Northgate, Milton, Kelvin Grove
Week 3 – 18 August to 29 August 2025
Boondall, Geebung, Grange, Holland Park West, Anstead, Brookfield, Karana Downs, Mount Crosby, Lake Manchester, Chuwar, Moggill, Bellbowrie, Kholo, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale, Upper Brookfield, Kenmore Hills, Fig Tree Pocket, Lytton
Week 4 – 25 August to 5 September 2025
Zillmere, Fortitude Valley, Holland Park, Tarragindi, Moorooka, Annerley, Wavell Heights, Fairfield, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga, Tennyson
The rollout will continue until December 2025, reaching all eligible homes across the city. Any schedule changes will be published on Council’s website as they occur.
