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Sarina bin day & collection schedule

Mackay Regional · QLD 4737

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Sarina waste collection overview

Sarina is a QLD suburb in postcode 4737, served by Mackay Regional for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 35km South of Mackay CBD.

Locals know it for the the Sarina Sugar Shed.

The rest of this page covers Sarina's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Mackay Regional
  • Postcode: 4737
  • Location: 35km South of Mackay CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Sarina have?

Mackay Regional provides the following kerbside bins in Sarina. 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.

Sarina bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Sarina falls under Mackay Regional for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mackay Regional provides a kerbside collection service in Sarina, 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.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Mackay Regional lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

Are the bins different if I rent in Sarina?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Mackay Regional 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

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Mackay City

Quick tips for bin night

  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
  • Know your fortnight. Sarina 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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Mackay Regional's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Sarina 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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