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The Gap bin day & collection schedule

Brisbane City · QLD 4061

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

The Gap waste collection overview

The Gap is a QLD suburb in postcode 4061, served by Brisbane City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 10km North-West of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the Walkabout Creek and the D'Aguilar National Park entrance.

Below is the The Gap 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: Brisbane City
  • Postcode: 4061
  • Population: 10,000
  • Location: 10km North-West of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does The Gap have?

The Gap homes get the bins below from Brisbane City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

The Gap 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

The Gap falls under Brisbane City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Brisbane City provides a kerbside collection service in The Gap, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Brisbane City 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 Brisbane City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss bin night in The Gap?

General waste catches up next week, but Brisbane City collects recycling fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Brisbane City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

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.

Why does my neighbour in The Gap 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 The Gap vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

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

AshgroveEverton ParkToowongKenmore

Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Brisbane City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a The Gap bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in The Gap 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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