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North Mackay bin day & collection schedule

Mackay Regional · QLD 4740

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

North Mackay waste collection overview

North Mackay is a QLD suburb in postcode 4740, served by Mackay Regional for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km North of Mackay CBD.

Locals know it for the Queens Park Mackay and its orchid house.

Everything below applies to North Mackay generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Mackay Regional
  • Postcode: 4740
  • Location: 2km North of Mackay CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does North Mackay have?

Mackay Regional provides the following kerbside bins in North Mackay. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

North Mackay 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

North Mackay falls under Mackay Regional for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mackay Regional provides a kerbside collection service in North Mackay, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Mackay Regional 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 Mackay Regional website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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, Mackay Regional included.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Mackay CitySlade Point

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in North Mackay means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most North Mackay households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • 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

Skip the guesswork on bin night in North Mackay. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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