Highvale bin day & collection schedule
Moreton Bay · QLD 4520
Schedule data last verified: October 2026
Highvale waste collection overview
Highvale is a QLD suburb in postcode 4520, served by Moreton Bay for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 24km North-West of Brisbane CBD.
Collection days in Highvale are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Highvale. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Moreton Bay
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4520
- Location: 24km North-West of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Highvale have?
Highvale homes get the bins below from Moreton Bay. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Highvale bin day at a glance
Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.
Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.
About your council's collection service
Highvale falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- Moreton Bay provides a kerbside collection service in Highvale, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Moreton Bay 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 Moreton Bay 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
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Highvale?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Moreton Bay runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
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 Moreton Bay runs use an automated arm, and bins in Highvale blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Can I recycle pizza boxes?
A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every QLD council, Moreton Bay included.
Nearby suburbs
The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Moreton Bay's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Highvale the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
- Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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