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West Mackay bin day & collection schedule

Mackay Regional · QLD 4740

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

West Mackay waste collection overview

In West Mackay, postcode 4740, waste and recycling services come from Mackay Regional.

The suburb sits roughly 2km West of Mackay CBD.

Locals know it for the the Mackay Base Hospital precinct.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to West Mackay. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Mackay Regional
  • Postcode: 4740
  • Location: 2km West of Mackay CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does West Mackay have?

West Mackay homes get the bins below from Mackay Regional. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

West Mackay bin day at a glance

Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.

Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.

About your council's collection service

West Mackay falls under Mackay Regional for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mackay Regional provides a kerbside collection service in West Mackay, 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: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Mackay Regional runs use an automated arm, and bins in West Mackay blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

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, Mackay Regional included.

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Mackay Regional's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.

Mackay CityAndergrove

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.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any West Mackay 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 West Mackay 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

Bin days in West Mackay 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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