Mackay Regional · QLD 4740
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Slade Point is a QLD suburb in postcode 4740, served by Mackay Regional for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 8km North-East of Mackay CBD.
Locals know it for the Lamberts Beach and the Slade Point headland.
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.
The standard Slade Point lineup from Mackay Regional is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
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.
Slade Point falls under Mackay Regional for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Mackay Regional website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Mackay Regional has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Mackay Regional asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Slade Point can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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