Most people forget about kerbside collection until they spot a neighbour’s pile out the front and realise they’ve missed their window.
If you’ve got an old couch that’s seen better days, a rusty bike or a few oversized items taking up space, it’s worth knowing exactly when your next council kerbside pick up is.
And if you’re in Brisbane or the surrounding areas and haven’t used this free service before, read on.
In this guide, we’ll walk through who Brisbane’s kerbside collection is for, how it works and what you need to know to get everything out on time.
Kerbside collection is Brisbane City Council’s annual council clean-up service designed to help households get rid of bulky items that don’t fit in your regular bins.
Instead of trying to squeeze old furniture into your wheelie bin or making multiple trips to the tip, residents have a set window each year where they can place items out on the kerb for collection.
Each suburb has its own allocated collection week within each financial year, which means timing is everything.
It’s available to most residential properties across the Brisbane City Local Government Area, including:
Kerbside pick up is best suited to those big, yearly home cleanouts. Moving house, decluttering, replacing furniture or finally getting rid of those attic or shed items gathering dust and cobwebs.
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Knowing what you can and can’t leave kerbside is where many people get caught out.
The general rule is simple: if it’s a large household item that simply doesn’t fit in your regular bin, there’s a pretty good chance it’s suitable for collection.
Accepted items generally include:
Just make sure you wipe all personal data properly from your electronic devices before placing these items on the kerb.
The main limit is that the overall pile must stay within the size limit of 2 m² per household.
Some items are not accepted because they may be unsafe, hazardous or difficult to handle.
Do not put out:
If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking before putting anything out. Items left behind by collectors will need to be removed quickly, and fines can apply if they sit on the kerb for too long.
The full Brisbane kerbside collection calendar is updated each financial year, usually around June. Dates can shift slightly due to weather or operational changes, so it’s always best to double-check your suburb closer to the time.
The dates below give you an idea of how the schedule runs, but it’s always best to check the most up-to-date schedules via the council website.
If your suburb isn’t listed here, it likely means your collection has already passed for the 2025/2026 financial year.
| Date | Suburbs |
| 4 May 2026 | East Brisbane, Rocklea, Woolloongabba, Moorooka |
| 11 May 2026 | Seven Hills, Coorparoo, Norman Park |
| 18 May 2026 | Holland Park, Stones Corner, Greenslopes, Holland Park West |
| 25 May 2026 | Salisbury, Nathan, Tarragindi |
| 1 June 2026 | Mount Gravatt, Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East |
| 8 June 2026 | Eight Mile Plains, Mackenzie, Rochedale, Burbank, Wishart |
| 15 June 2026 | Kuraby, Drewvale, Stretton, Runcorn |
| 22 June 2026 | Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Karawatha |
Some suburbs are considered part of the Brisbane area, but they may not fall within the Brisbane Local Government Area.
Logan, for example, has its own LGA and runs kerbside pick ups under its own schedule and rules.
Some neighbouring councils, such as Ipswich, offer more flexible or on-demand systems instead of a fixed collection week. This is why it’s important to check your local council website so you know the correct schedule and rules for your area.
Here are 5 Greater Brisbane areas with their own council kerbside pick up processes:
| Council area | How kerbside pick up works |
| Brisbane City Council | Use the kerbside collection calendar to find your next scheduled date. |
| Redland City Council | Redland City Council does not provide kerbside collection for bulky items. Redlands Coast residents can visit one of the Recycling and Waste Centres to dispose of items that don’t fit in wheelie bins free of charge, with photo ID and proof of address. |
| City of Moreton Bay | Located north of Brisbane, including areas like Caboolture, Pine Rivers, and Redcliffe. This area no longer offers kerbside collection. |
| Logan City | Sits just south of Brisbane and includes suburbs like Logan Central, Beenleigh and Springwood. It runs its own kerbside clean-up program, with collection dates scheduled by suburb throughout the year. |
| Ipswich City Council | Ipswich City Council offers an on-demand large item service instead of a fixed annual collection week. The service uses a heavy-duty 2 m² skip bag through a partnership with the Handel Group. |
Ipswich’s FLEXiSKiP system is designed for bulky household items like:
You order a bag online, have it delivered within around 10 business days, then fill it within 21 days. Once it’s ready, you book a collection, and it’s picked up within 1 to 10 business days.
Once you know your suburb’s collection week, the process is fairly straightforward. The main things to get right are timing and set-up.
Follow these steps:
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Missing your kerbside collection happens more often than you’d think, especially if life gets busy or you’re unsure of your suburb’s exact timing.
If your items don’t make it out in time, they won’t be collected. You’ll need to wait for the next scheduled cycle, but you still have a few practical options:
Kerbside collection is handy when the timing works. But if you’ve missed your collection week, you’re moving house, or you simply need bulky items gone sooner, waiting for the next council round isn’t always realistic.
That’s where booking your own collection with Upmove is the easiest way forward.
With Upmove, you can book local removalists in Brisbane who can help with furniture removals, larger clean-outs, and bulky household items. Whether you’re clearing out the garage, getting rid of an old couch or preparing for a move, you can book reliable help when you actually need it.
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