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Walkerston bin day & collection schedule

Mackay Regional · QLD 4751

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Walkerston waste collection overview

Walkerston is a QLD suburb in postcode 4751, served by Mackay Regional for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 13km West of Mackay CBD.

Locals know it for the the Walkerston cane train level crossing on the Pioneer River.

The rest of this page covers Walkerston'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: 4751
  • Location: 13km West of Mackay CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Walkerston have?

These are the bins Mackay Regional supplies to Walkerston households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Walkerston 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

Walkerston falls under Mackay Regional for waste and recycling collections.

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

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Walkerston can send a whole truck to landfill, and Mackay Regional can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in QLD.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Mackay Regional offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Walkerston, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

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

West Mackay

Quick tips for bin night

  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Mackay Regional's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Walkerston households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Walkerston 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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