Rothwell bin day & collection schedule
Moreton Bay · QLD 4022
Schedule data last verified: October 2026
Rothwell waste collection overview
Moreton Bay handles the bins in Rothwell, a QLD suburb in postcode 4022.
The suburb sits roughly 29km North of Brisbane CBD.
Collection days in Rothwell 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.
Below is the Rothwell rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Moreton Bay
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4022
- Location: 29km North of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Rothwell have?
Here is what Moreton Bay collects from Rothwell kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Rothwell bin day at a glance
Garden organics collected separately. Find out which week yours goes out.
Green lid, green bin, fortnightly rotation. Enter your address to confirm your next pickup.
About your council's collection service
Rothwell falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- Moreton Bay provides a kerbside collection service in Rothwell, 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.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..
Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.
Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my neighbour in Rothwell have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Rothwell vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Rothwell's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Are the bins different if I rent in Rothwell?
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.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Rothwell bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Moreton Bay tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Rothwell. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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