Recycling in Brisbane

You can recycle your coffee cups at a participating locationopens in a new tab, or dispose of them in your general waste bin. Coffee cup lids can be recycled in your household recycling bin.  
 
However, we encourage residents to use a reusable cup whenever possible

Polystyrene cannot be recycled in your yellow-lid recycling bin. However, you can drop off household quantities (maximum 5 cubic metres) of polystyrene free from paint and glue at one of Council’s resource recovery centres, where it can be processed for recycling.

You can recycle your coffee pods via the Nespresso coffee capsule recycling programopens in a new tab. Drop off any brand of coffee pod to your nearest Nespresso store or participating florist or garden centreopens in a new tab.

Alternatively, you can purchase an Australia Post Recycling Satchelopens in a new tab.  

If you use plastic coffee pods, check with the manufacturer to see if they offer a recycling service for customers

Unfortunately, broken glass is a safety risk to staff at recycling facilities. Please do not place any broken glass in the recycling bin. Broken glass should be wrapped and placed in the red-lid general waste bin.

In Brisbane you can place empty and intact aerosol cans into your yellow-lid recycling bin. If you are unable to safely empty aerosol cans you can dispose of them at a Council resource recovery centre.

Big W has partnered with TerraCycle to create a free national toy recycling programopens in a new tab. You can take your pre-loved toys to any participating Big W store.

Toys in good condition can also be donated to Council’s Treasure Troves, as well as toy libraries and op-shops. 

Most household batteries such as those found in TV remotes and toys, as well as car batteries can be dropped off at Council’s resource recovery centres. Alternatively, you can drop off old and easily removable batteries at a B-cycle drop off pointopens in a new tab.