Somerset · QLD 4312
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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.
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.
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.
Esk falls under Somerset for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Somerset website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
Somerset collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
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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