Brisbane large-item collection guide
Put the right things out, at the right time.
A practical guide to preparing a Brisbane kerbside pile without blocking the footpath, exceeding Council’s limit or leaving an item that will not be collected.
Before the truck arrives
The six-point preparation check
Confirm the current date
Each Brisbane suburb is scheduled for one collection week in the financial year. Weather or operational needs can change dates, so check again before putting anything out.
Wait for the right weekend
Place items out only from the weekend before the collection starts—Council describes this as two days before the collection period.
Be ready by 6am
Your pile must be on the kerb by 6am on the first day. Collection can happen during the scheduled week, and late additions may be missed.
Stay under 2 cubic metres
The household limit is approximately one small box-trailer load. Council says piles larger than 2 cubic metres will not be collected.
Keep access clear
Make a tidy pile without blocking the footpath or roadway. Avoid sharp or dangerous objects and make sure each item can be safely lifted by two people.
Make large items safe
Remove doors from refrigerators and cupboards. If severe weather is expected, secure loose items and re-check Council updates.
Generally accepted
Large household items
Brisbane City Council currently lists these broad categories as acceptable:
- bath and laundry tubs
- bicycles and sporting equipment
- carpet and rugs
- electronic waste, including televisions and computers
- furniture and white goods
- small household appliances
- wood products within Council’s stated size limit
Not accepted
Hazardous, loose or building waste
Common exclusions include:
- batteries, chemicals, oils, liquids and gas bottles
- bricks, concrete, dirt, stones and commercial building waste
- car parts and tyres
- garden waste and ordinary household rubbish
- glass and mirrors
- hazardous materials, including suspect fibro or asbestos products
Before throwing it away
Reuse may be the easier option.
Kerbside collection is intended for heavy or bulky household items that do not fit in a wheelie bin. If something is still usable, consider offering it to friends or family, donating it to a charity or using a reuse organisation. Council also points residents to Treasure Troves and resource recovery centres for items that need another disposal path.
Paint, tyres, batteries, gas bottles and hazardous material need specialist handling. Leaving an unacceptable item does not make it collectable: Council may issue a notice requiring removal, and illegal-dumping penalties can apply if material remains after the collection period.
Common questions
Brisbane kerbside collection answers
Is the service available to every property?
Council says residential households in the Brisbane local government area are eligible, including houses and multi-unit dwellings. Commercial properties, caravan parks, schools and vacant land are excluded. Confirm property eligibility with Council if your situation is unusual.
Can I put out a mattress?
Yes. Council currently lists mattresses as accepted kerbside items.
Can televisions and computers go out?
Yes. Electronic waste such as televisions and computer monitors is currently accepted.
Can I put out paint, glass or tyres?
No. Council directs these items to other disposal or recycling options. Do not place paint, glass, mirrors or tyres in a kerbside pile.
Why is my suburb missing from the search?
The search retains every suburb currently present in Council’s schedule data, including recently collected suburbs whose next date is not published yet. If a suburb is still missing, check the spelling or use Council’s official address-level calendar.
Is this the official Council calendar?
No. This is an independent presentation of Council’s open data. Use the official calendar for final confirmation, especially during severe weather or service changes.
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