Mermaid Waters bin day & collection schedule
Gold Coast City · QLD 4218
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Mermaid Waters waste collection overview
Mermaid Waters sits in the Gold Coast City area of QLD, postcode 4218, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 77km South-East of Brisbane CBD.
Collection days in Mermaid Waters 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.
Everything below applies to Mermaid Waters generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Gold Coast City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4218
- Location: 77km South-East of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Mermaid Waters have?
Mermaid Waters homes get the bins below from Gold Coast City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Mermaid Waters bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Mermaid Waters falls under Gold Coast City for waste and recycling collections.
- Gold Coast City provides a kerbside collection service in Mermaid Waters, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast City 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
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Gold Coast City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Mermaid Waters can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in QLD, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
What counts as recycling contamination?
Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Mermaid Waters can send a whole truck to landfill, and Gold Coast City can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Gold Coast City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Mermaid Waters street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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