Thornlands bin day & collection schedule
Redland City · QLD 4164
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Thornlands waste collection overview
Redland City handles the bins in Thornlands, a QLD suburb in postcode 4164.
The suburb sits roughly 32km South-East of Brisbane CBD.
Locals know it for the Thornlands rural residential fringe.
Collection days in Thornlands 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.
Everything below applies to Thornlands generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Redland City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4164
- Population: 12,000
- Location: 32km South-East of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Thornlands have?
The standard Thornlands lineup from Redland City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Thornlands 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
Thornlands falls under Redland City for waste and recycling collections.
- Redland City provides a kerbside collection service in Thornlands, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Redland 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 Redland City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.
An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.
Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss bin night in Thornlands?
General waste catches up next week, but Redland City 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, Redland City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Can I recycle pizza boxes?
A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every QLD council, Redland City included.
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.
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 Thornlands bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Thornlands means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Thornlands households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Thornlands 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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