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Burrum Heads bin day & collection schedule

Fraser Coast · QLD 4659 · typically Tuesdays

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Burrum Heads waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Burrum Heads (QLD 4659) is run by Fraser Coast, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 40km North-West of Hervey Bay.

Locals know it for the the Burrum River mouth and fishing flats.

Most streets in Burrum Heads are collected on a Tuesday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.

Below is the Burrum Heads rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Fraser Coast
  • Typical collection day: Tuesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
  • Postcode: 4659
  • Location: 40km North-West of Hervey Bay
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Burrum Heads have?

Here is what Fraser Coast collects from Burrum Heads kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Burrum Heads bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Burrum Heads falls under Fraser Coast for waste and recycling collections.

  • Fraser Coast provides a kerbside collection service in Burrum Heads, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Fraser Coast website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Fraser Coast website for the official policy and any service updates.

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Frequently asked questions

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in QLD.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Why does my neighbour in Burrum Heads have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. In Burrum Heads that mostly means Tuesday, though streets near a zone boundary can differ. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Hervey BayPoint Vernon

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, and then it waits until the following Tuesday, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Fraser Coast's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Burrum Heads red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Burrum Heads streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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