Clear Island Waters bin day & collection schedule
Gold Coast City · QLD 4226 · typically Tuesdays
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Clear Island Waters waste collection overview
In Clear Island Waters, postcode 4226, waste and recycling services come from Gold Coast City.
The suburb sits roughly 74km South-East of Brisbane CBD.
Most streets in Clear Island Waters 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.
The rest of this page covers Clear Island Waters's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: Gold Coast City
- Typical collection day: Tuesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 4226
- Location: 74km South-East of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Clear Island Waters have?
These are the bins Gold Coast City supplies to Clear Island Waters households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Clear Island Waters 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
Clear Island Waters falls under Gold Coast City for waste and recycling collections.
- Gold Coast City provides a kerbside collection service in Clear Island Waters, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Gold Coast City 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 Gold Coast City 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 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.
What happens if I miss bin night in Clear Island Waters?
General waste catches up next week, but Gold Coast City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Gold Coast City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Gold Coast City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Clear Island Waters can run early. Putting bins out on the evening before the Tuesday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Gold Coast City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Clear Island Waters households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Check your bin before bin night. Tuesday evening is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Clear Island Waters 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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