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Learn about recycling, general and green waste bins for schools. Find recycling and education resources.

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Types of bins for schools 

Brisbane schools can contact Council to discuss their waste management needs, including ordering recycling, general and green waste bins.

To order bins for your school or for more information, phone us on 07 3403 8888.

General waste bins

General waste bin - 240 litre wheelie bin.

Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin
 
Industrial bin - 660 litre and 1,100 litre size options.

Bulk bin
660 litre and 1,100 litre
size options
Industrial bin - 1 m³, 2 m³, 3 m³, 4.5 m³ size options.

Bulk bin
1 m³, 2 m³, 3 m³, 4.5 m³
size options

Recycling bins

Recycling bin - 240 litre wheelie bin.

Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin
 
Recycling bin - 340 litre wheelie bin.

Larger domestic
340 litre wheelie bin
 
Large metal recycling bulk bin with a yellow lid and wheels.

Bulk recycling bins
600 litre, 1,100 litre and 3 m³ size options

Green waste bins

Green waste bin - 240 litre wheelie bin.

Standard domestic
240 litre wheelie bin 

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Lesson plans and resources for teachers

Bin replacement, repair or collection

Waste education programs

School recycling service 

If your school has a general waste collection service with Council, you can apply for the school recycling bin service.

For each general waste bin service, we'll provide: 

  • a free recycling bin collection 
  • a 240 litre or 360 litre recycling bin, or a bulk recycling bin equivalent (based on volume). 

Apply for the service

Phone us on 07 3403 8888 to apply for the recycling service or check if your school qualifies.

After you apply

We'll assess your application and phone your school to discuss the right bin to suit your needs.

An onsite consultation and site inspection may be needed before a service is approved.

You might like to set up recycling hubs in your school and display signs. These posters will give your staff and students the confidence to dispose of waste and recyclables correctly.  

User-pays: school recycling service

Brisbane schools that don’t have a waste collection service can apply online for the business recycling service. This is a user-pays business recycling service.
 

Apply for business recycling

Waste and recycling education resources

Council offers free waste educational resources for schools. Teachers can download these free resources for use in their classrooms. 
 

View lesson plans

Council learning apps for kids

Your students can learn about recycling and reducing waste using these 2 fun apps.

Lunchtime Legends

Sort the falling rubbish into the 2 school bins. Beat the clock and your friends to become Brisbane's best recycler.

Download for free via:

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Screenshot of Council's Lunchtime Legends app for kids showing red and yellow lid bins.

Worm World

Give your worms the right food, good soil and water to keep them happy. Watch out for pesky rats and ants!

Download for free via:

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Screenshot of Council's Worm World app with words 'cheese attracts rodents causing bad smells'.

Frequently asked questions

You can put the following items in your yellow-lid wheelie and bulk recycling bins:

  • paper
  • steel
  • aluminium
  • glass bottles and jars
  • cardboard boxes and packaging
  • firm plastic containers and bottles.

Learn more about what goes in your bins.

You can recycle e-waste at a resource recovery centre or recycling facility near you.

Find out more about recycling e-waste.