Stanmore bin day & collection schedule
Moreton Bay · QLD 4514
Schedule data last verified: October 2026
Stanmore waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Stanmore (QLD 4514) is run by Moreton Bay, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 70km North of Brisbane CBD.
Collection days in Stanmore 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.
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
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4514
- Location: 70km North of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Stanmore have?
Stanmore homes get the bins below from Moreton Bay. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Stanmore 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
Stanmore falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- Moreton Bay provides a kerbside collection service in Stanmore, 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.
Did you know?
Lithium batteries cause hundreds of fires in waste trucks and facilities every year.
A button battery or vape tossed in a kerbside bin can ignite under pressure. Batteries belong at a dedicated drop-off, never in any of your three bins.
Frequently asked questions
Are the bins different if I rent in Stanmore?
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.
What happens if I miss bin night in Stanmore?
General waste catches up next week, but Moreton Bay collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Moreton Bay may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
How often is recycling collected in Stanmore?
Moreton Bay collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Nearby suburbs
The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- Summer bins need managing. A Stanmore red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Stanmore street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
Find my bin day