Currumbin Waters bin day & collection schedule
Gold Coast City · QLD 4223 · typically Wednesdays
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Currumbin Waters waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Currumbin Waters (QLD 4223) is run by Gold Coast City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 87km South-East of Brisbane CBD.
Most streets in Currumbin Waters are collected on a Wednesday, 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.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Gold Coast City
- Typical collection day: Wednesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 4223
- Location: 87km South-East of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Currumbin Waters have?
The standard Currumbin Waters lineup from Gold Coast City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Currumbin Waters bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Currumbin Waters falls under Gold Coast City for waste and recycling collections.
- Gold Coast City provides a kerbside collection service in Currumbin 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.
What goes where: takeaway coffee cups
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.
Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Gold Coast City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Currumbin Waters blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in QLD, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
How often is recycling collected in Currumbin Waters?
Gold Coast City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. The typical Currumbin Waters collection day is Wednesday, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Currumbin Waters bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- 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.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Currumbin Waters. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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