North Lakes bin day & collection schedule
Moreton Bay · QLD 4509 · typically Fridays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
North Lakes waste collection overview
North Lakes is a QLD suburb in postcode 4509, served by Moreton Bay for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 26km North of Brisbane CBD.
Locals know it for the Westfield shopping centre at North Lakes.
Most streets in North Lakes are collected on a Friday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
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: Moreton Bay
- Typical collection day: Friday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 4509
- Location: 26km North of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does North Lakes have?
Here is what Moreton Bay collects from North Lakes kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
North Lakes bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
North Lakes falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- Moreton Bay provides a kerbside collection service in North Lakes, 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.
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
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.
Are the bins different if I rent in North Lakes?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Moreton Bay supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Moreton Bay asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in North Lakes can run early. Putting bins out on the evening before the Friday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Nearby suburbs
Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.
Quick tips for bin night
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in North Lakes means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One recurring Friday evening reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night, and in most of North Lakes that night is Friday. These are two different things and both matter.
- 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.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split North Lakes street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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