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Lowood bin day & collection schedule

Somerset · QLD 4311

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Lowood waste collection overview

In Lowood, postcode 4311, waste and recycling services come from Somerset.

The suburb sits roughly 65km West of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the the Lowood town centre and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.

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: Somerset
  • Postcode: 4311
  • Population: 3,500
  • Location: 65km West of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Lowood have?

The standard Lowood lineup from Somerset 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.

Lowood bin day at a glance

Recycling, general, or garden? The right bin on the right night, every time.

Your council sets the schedule. We just make it easy to find.

About your council's collection service

Lowood falls under Somerset for waste and recycling collections.

  • Somerset provides a kerbside collection service in Lowood, 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.

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

What happens if I miss bin night in Lowood?

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

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Somerset lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Lowood the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Lowood street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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