Brisbane City · QLD 4178
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
In Wynnum, postcode 4178, waste and recycling services come from Brisbane City.
The suburb sits roughly 15km East of Brisbane CBD.
Locals know it for the the Wynnum Wading Pool and the Moreton Bay foreshore.
Everything below applies to Wynnum generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Brisbane City provides the following kerbside bins in Wynnum. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
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.
Wynnum falls under Brisbane City for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Brisbane City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
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.
Brisbane City 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 Wynnum, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Zones split Wynnum street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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