Wynnum bin day & collection schedule
Brisbane City · QLD 4178
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Wynnum waste collection overview
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 Wynnum Wading Pool and the Moreton Bay foreshore.
Collection days in Wynnum 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.
Everything below applies to Wynnum generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Brisbane City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4178
- Population: 12,500
- Location: 15km East of Brisbane CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Wynnum have?
Brisbane City provides the following kerbside bins in Wynnum. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
Wynnum 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
Wynnum falls under Brisbane City for waste and recycling collections.
- Brisbane City provides a kerbside collection service in Wynnum, 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.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
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.
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.
Can I get a larger or extra 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.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Brisbane City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Brisbane City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- 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
Zones split Wynnum street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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