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Esk bin day & collection schedule

Somerset · QLD 4312

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Esk waste collection overview

In Esk, postcode 4312, waste and recycling services come from Somerset.

The suburb sits roughly 95km West of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the the Esk heritage main street and Lake Wivenhoe.

Below is the Esk 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: Somerset
  • Postcode: 4312
  • Population: 1,700
  • Location: 95km West of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Esk have?

These are the bins Somerset supplies to Esk households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Esk bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Esk falls under Somerset for waste and recycling collections.

  • Somerset provides a kerbside collection service in Esk, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Somerset 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 Somerset website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Australia generates more than 67 million tonnes of waste per year.

That's roughly 2.7 tonnes per person. Around 60% is currently diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery programs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Somerset offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Esk, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means food scraps composted together with garden waste in a green bin. Esk's standard lineup does not currently include that bin, so food waste goes in general waste for now; councils across QLD are progressively adding organics services.

How often is recycling collected in Esk?

Somerset collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

ToogoolawahLowoodKilcoyFernvale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Esk bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Esk means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Esk households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Esk 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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