Moorooka bin day & collection schedule
Brisbane City · QLD 4105
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Moorooka waste collection overview
Moorooka is a QLD suburb in postcode 4105, served by Brisbane City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 7km South of Brisbane CBD.
Locals know it for the Magic Mile car dealerships on Ipswich Road.
Collection days in Moorooka 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 Moorooka. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Brisbane City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4105
- Population: 10,000
- Location: 7km South of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Moorooka have?
The standard Moorooka lineup from Brisbane City 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.
Moorooka bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Moorooka falls under Brisbane City for waste and recycling collections.
- Brisbane City provides a kerbside collection service in Moorooka, covering general waste and recycling.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Brisbane 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 Brisbane City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Aluminium can be recycled back into new cans in as little as 60 days.
Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than making it from raw materials. Rinsed cans in the yellow bin are among the most valuable materials councils recover.
Frequently asked questions
Does Moorooka have a garden organics bin?
Brisbane City does not include a standard garden organics bin in Moorooka'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?
Brisbane 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 Moorooka, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What happens if I miss bin night in Moorooka?
General waste catches up next week, but Brisbane City collects recycling fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Brisbane City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.
Quick tips for bin night
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- Know your fortnight. Moorooka alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
- 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
Bin days in Moorooka 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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