Welsby bin day & collection schedule
Moreton Bay · QLD 4507
Schedule data last verified: October 2026
Welsby waste collection overview
In Welsby, postcode 4507, waste and recycling services come from Moreton Bay.
The suburb sits roughly 55km North of Brisbane CBD.
Collection days in Welsby 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.
The rest of this page covers Welsby's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: Moreton Bay
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4507
- Location: 55km North of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Welsby have?
Welsby 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.
Welsby bin day at a glance
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.
About your council's collection service
Welsby falls under Moreton Bay for waste and recycling collections.
- Moreton Bay provides a kerbside collection service in Welsby, 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.
A delayed week often means a fuller bin
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Moreton Bay 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 Welsby, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Moreton Bay runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
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 Welsby can send a whole truck to landfill, and Moreton Bay can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Summer bins need managing. A Welsby 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.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Welsby means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Welsby streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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