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Caboolture bin day & collection schedule

Moreton Bay · QLD 4510

Caboolture waste collection overview

Caboolture is a QLD suburb in postcode 4510, served by Moreton Bay for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 52km N of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the Caboolture Historical Village.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Caboolture. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Moreton Bay
  • Postcode: 4510
  • Population: 22,000
  • Location: 52km N of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Caboolture have?

Moreton Bay provides the following kerbside bins in Caboolture. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Caboolture bin day at a glance

Garden organics collected separately. Find out which week yours goes out.

Green lid, green bin, fortnightly rotation. Enter your address to confirm your next pickup.

About your council's collection service

Caboolture falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Moreton Bay website for the official policy and any service updates.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

KallangurNarangbaRedcliffeBurpengary

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Caboolture vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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