Kerbside large item collection service

Brisbane City Council's kerbside large item collection service helps residents dispose of large household items that cannot be donated, sold, recycled or are too big to be disposed of in the household general waste or recycling bin.

Council delivers this service to all Brisbane suburbs and carries out collections on a specific week for each suburb.

Eligibility

Residential households in the Brisbane local government area, including houses and multi-unit dwellings, are eligible to take part in the kerbside large item collection service.

Properties that are not eligible include commercial properties, schools and vacant land.

What can you put our for kerbside collection?

Acceptable itemsUnacceptable items
  • bath and laundry tubs
  • bicycles and sporting equipment
  • carpet and rugs
  • electronic waste1 (e.g. televisions and computers)
  • furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves)
  • mattresses
  • small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
  • wood products less than 1.5 metres
  • batteries of any kind (including car batteries, rechargeable and lithium batteries)2
  • bean bags (including the polystyrene bean filling)
  • bricks and concrete
  • car parts and tyres
  • commercial builders waste (e.g. equipment and tools)
  • dirt and stones
  • garden waste (e.g. hoses, rakes, potted plants) and green waste (e.g branches, lawn clippings, palm fronds)
  • gas bottles and helium tanks
  • general household waste (e.g. food scraps) that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin
  • glass and mirrors
  • hazardous and flammable wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos)
  • lino and fibro sheeting (potentially contains asbestos)
  • liquids (e.g. paint)

1 Remember to delete data from your electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops before disposing of them to help prevent theft of your personal information (known as 'identity theft'). Contact the manufacturer for advice on erasing data and personal information from your device and associated applications. Erasing your personal information ensures no-one can access it after you've disposed of your device.

Council will not collect unacceptable items placed on the kerb. Illegal dumping fines may apply if unacceptable material is not removed within seven days of the notified collection period.

2 Batteries of any kind are not accepted in kerbside large item collections. Ensure you remove batteries from any electronic items. Household batteries can be taken to B-cycle drop-off points including Council's resource recovery centres. Lead acid car batters can also be taken to the resource recovery centres.

Things to remember when putting items out for collection

  • keep piles tidy on the kerb, keeping the footpath or roadway clear
  • remove doors from refrigerators and cupboards
  • do not leave sharp or dangerous objects on the footpath
  • items must be able to be easily and safely lifted by two people
  • secure items if severe weather is expected
  • piles larger than two cubic metres (equal to a small box trailer load) will not be collected
  • ensure items are only put out by 6am on the first day of the collection period and no earlier than the weekend prior to collection.

Collection reminders

You can receive free reminders for kerbside collection by downloading Council’s free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app. Keep push notifications enabled.

Other resource recovery options

Council encourages you to look for other resource recovery options for your large household items in quality, usable condition, to contribute to a cleaner, greener city by reducing landfill.

Donate useable items

To help reduce landfill, donate household items in usable condition to friends or family, a local charity, or reuse and recycling organisations. The organisations below can help you reuse and recycle large household items.

Council Treasure Troves

Council's Treasure Troves in Acacia Ridge and Geebung sell quality second-hand items donated by residents through Council's resource recovery centres. The Treasure Troves are operated by the Endeavour Foundation and all proceeds support people with disabilities. Donating to Treasure Troves is free when using Council's four resource recovery centres. Donations are not accepted directly at our local Treasure Troves.

GIVIT

GIVIT is a national not-for-profit organisation connecting those who have, with those who need, in a private and safe way. The GIVIT online service lists everyday items urgently needed by someone in the community. It connects you to trusted charities to make a difference to somebody's life. You can donate useable household items. Visit the GIVIT website for more information.

Charitable Recycling Australia

Charitable Recycling Australia is the peak organisation for Australia’s charities and charity op shops. Clothing, furniture, household and workplace goods are recycled to provide for the disadvantaged and fund vital community welfare programs. Visit the Charitable Recycling Australia website  for more information and a list of organisations accepting donations. 

Kerbside collection calendar

Use this search tool to find the kerbside collection date for your suburb. 

Dates are subject to change due to operational requirements or severe weather. Any changes to this service will be published on this web page in the lead up to a scheduled collection.

Note: kerbside collection is not performed on public holidays.


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