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Kelso bin day & collection schedule

Townsville City · QLD 4815

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Kelso waste collection overview

Kelso is a QLD suburb in postcode 4815, served by Townsville City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 20km South-West of Townsville CBD.

Locals know it for the Riverway Drive along the Ross River.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Kelso. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Townsville City
  • Postcode: 4815
  • Population: 10,599
  • Location: 20km South-West of Townsville CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Kelso have?

Townsville City provides the following kerbside bins in Kelso. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Kelso bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Kelso falls under Townsville City for waste and recycling collections.

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

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss bin night in Kelso?

General waste catches up next week, but Townsville City collects recycling fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Townsville City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Does Kelso have a garden organics bin?

Townsville City does not include a standard garden organics bin in Kelso's kerbside lineup. Green waste is handled through drop off, booked collections or an opt in bin depending on the council; their website has the current options.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Townsville City 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 Kelso, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Townsville City's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Kelso red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

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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