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Woolloongabba bin day & collection schedule

Brisbane City · QLD 4102

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Woolloongabba waste collection overview

Woolloongabba sits in the Brisbane City area of QLD, postcode 4102, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 2km South of Brisbane CBD.

Locals know it for the the Gabba cricket ground.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Brisbane City
  • Postcode: 4102
  • Population: 7,000
  • Location: 2km South of Brisbane CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Woolloongabba have?

Here is what Brisbane City collects from Woolloongabba kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Woolloongabba bin day at a glance

In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Woolloongabba falls under Brisbane City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Brisbane City provides a kerbside collection service in Woolloongabba, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Brisbane 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 Brisbane City 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 put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Brisbane City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Woolloongabba can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

Does Woolloongabba have a garden organics bin?

Brisbane City does not include a standard garden organics bin in Woolloongabba'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.

Why does my neighbour in Woolloongabba have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Woolloongabba vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

South BrisbaneCoorparooAnnerleyWest End

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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Woolloongabba the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Woolloongabba streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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