Brisbane City Council has announced that its Green Waste Recycling Service will be incorporated into its standard rubbish collection scheme from July 1, 2025. Eligible homes will be provided with dedicated green-lid bins for organic garden waste at no additional cost. This move is seen as a significant step towards promoting a greener city and reducing landfill waste.
The new barrels will be delivered in phases starting as early as August
The city council said residents of single-unit dwellings who are not currently participating in the Green Bucket scheme will beBetween August and December 2025Distributed in phases240L green lid recycling binNo application is required. The new bins will be collected every two weeks, alternating with the existing yellow-lid recycling bins (recyclables).
What are the discardable materials?
Citizens can put the following green waste into green bins:
- Cut grass, flower leaves, palm leaves, twigs
- Brush pruning, weeds, vines (even those with seeds)
- All materials must not exceed10 cm diameterand75 cm lengthand ensure that the lid can be closed completely
Do not put in: soil, stones, wooden sleepers, large wood, tree roots, general kitchen waste or household garbage.
Multiple housing types with different arrangements
Residents of detached houses
- If you have never participated in the Green Bucket Program, you will automatically be assigned a Green Bucket.
- If you have used the Green Bucket service, you will no longer be charged extra fees and the fees will be included in the rates.
multi-unit dwellings
- Bins are not usually automatically distributed and must be applied for by the owner or building manager to the city council
- After approval, the specific placement location and person in charge will be arranged
- Tenants can also apply, but must obtain the landlord's consent
Don't want the green bucket? You can choose to return it
If you do not wish to use the green bin, you canOn or before December 1, 2025Submit an application form through the City Council website to request a return. The delivered rubbish bins will be collected.
Long-term goals for waste reduction and environmental protection
The City Council noted that currently, about a quarter of household waste bins are recyclable green waste. By providing a free green bin service, it hopes to effectively reduce landfill pressure and improve the city's environmental quality.
This policy is funded by the Queensland Government's Recycling and Jobs Fund, demonstrating the local government's emphasis on sustainable development.
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