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Wondai bin day & collection schedule

South Burnett · QLD 4606

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Wondai waste collection overview

Wondai is a QLD suburb in postcode 4606, served by South Burnett for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 235km North-West of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the the Wondai timber heritage precinct and the country markets.

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

Key facts

  • Council: South Burnett
  • Postcode: 4606
  • Population: 1,700
  • Location: 235km North-West of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Wondai have?

South Burnett provides the following kerbside bins in Wondai. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Wondai bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Wondai falls under South Burnett for waste and recycling collections.

  • South Burnett provides a kerbside collection service in Wondai, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the South Burnett 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 South Burnett website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wondai have a garden organics bin?

South Burnett does not include a standard garden organics bin in Wondai's kerbside lineup. Green waste is handled through drop off, booked collections or an opt in bin depending on the council; their website has the current options.

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and South Burnett lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in QLD, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and South Burnett's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on South Burnett'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.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Wondai. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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