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[QLD] Upsize Your Recycling Bin for Free @ Brisbane City Council

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[QLD] Upsize Your Recycling Bin for Free @ Brisbane City Council
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Saku-kurata on 26/10/2024 - 23:15 brisbane.qld.gov.au (908 clicks)

It has been close to three years since the last post, so I thought this would be useful information for those who aren't aware.

By recycling cardboard, glass, firm plastics and metal, it can be easy to have a full recycling bin each fortnight. You can swap to a larger recycling bin to make recycling easier for your home.

Brisbane City Council has waived the $30 establishment fee when you order a larger recycling bin to replace your existing 240-litre recycling bin.

Tenants, owner-occupiers and property investors are all eligible to order a larger recycling bin.

If you have previously ordered a larger recycling bin, you are not able to order a second larger recycling bin for your home.
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Credit to all-for1 for the previous post

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Comments

  • Phorm on 26/10/2024 - 23:52

    So how large are the new bins?

    • ashumz on 26/10/2024 - 23:54
      +4

      Its not taller but its fatter. I think an extra 120L?

    • mckayver on 27/10/2024 - 01:19

      Mine is soo big, I just can't describe in words how big it is. If you can order a big one for free you should.

      • stephendt on 27/10/2024 - 10:53
        +1

        Oh yeah sounds thicc af

    • AsukaST on 27/10/2024 - 04:58

      It says they are 1100 millimetres high, 680 millimetres wide and 870 millimetres deep.
      Probably one of these 360L bin.

      https://sulo.com.au/product/360-litre-container/

  • jv on 27/10/2024 - 00:00
    -5

    to replace your existing 240-litre recycling bin.

    Bigger than 240L ?

    • Lizard Spock on 27/10/2024 - 00:00
      +1

      Come up to QLD and I'll show you

      • jv on 27/10/2024 - 00:01

        Depends who the premier is and whether I can get 50 cent fares.

        • Lizard Spock on 27/10/2024 - 00:04
          +12

          Premier

          Different pig, same trough

  • belongsinforums on 27/10/2024 - 00:00
    +2

    isnt there a higher charge for collection with a bigger bin?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 27/10/2024 - 00:03
      +2

      Not usualy for recycled waste.

    • fossilgem on 27/10/2024 - 00:03

      I am curious to know too

    • AuQld on 27/10/2024 - 08:57
      -4

      Yes no such thing as a free lunch from anyone, councils are not your friend.

    • Saku-kurata on 27/10/2024 - 21:04

      As far as I know, there is no extra charge for bigger recycling bin. It is to encourage more recycling ;)

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 27/10/2024 - 00:04
    +4

    Please note not all councils accept used pizza boxes, due to all the oil, and leftovers.

    • clandestino on 27/10/2024 - 00:08

      ?

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 27/10/2024 - 00:09
        +2

        In the recycle bin, despite being cardboard.

      • BargainMe on 27/10/2024 - 09:00

        ?

    • Geewhizz on 27/10/2024 - 06:47
      -1

      Pizza boxes aren't meant to go in the recycle bin.

      • Headless on 27/10/2024 - 09:35

        But they all say recyclable, im confused

      • foxxo on 27/10/2024 - 09:57
        +2

        https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/rubbish-tips…

        Cardboard boxes and packaging
        cardboard (including corrugated cardboard)
        cereal boxes and egg cartons
        laundry detergent boxes
        manilla folders
        pizza boxes (greasy stains are acceptable, food scraps to be removed)
        removalist boxes
        tissue boxes and toilet rolls

      • syme321 on 27/10/2024 - 12:08
        +3

        Depends on the council, when I lived in Vic, greasy pizza boxes went into FOGO

        • montorola on 27/10/2024 - 12:11
          +1

          when I lived in Vic

          My condolences

          • freefall101 on 27/10/2024 - 13:25
            +1

            @montorola: Melbourne is the true ozbargainer city. Sure, some places might have better weather, beaches, culture, roads, governments, etc, but you know what Melbourne has?

            Highest levels of WFH with Sydney wages and Adelaide housing prices, and the most Amazon warehouses (well, once their new one comes online next year). What else does a person who never leaves the house need?

  • sistermay on 27/10/2024 - 00:35
    +5

    I would be more interested if they offer free upgrade of the green bin.

    • Saku-kurata on 27/10/2024 - 21:05
      +1

      100% I need this too!

    • RR88 on 28/10/2024 - 12:43
      +1

      I raised this with my local councillor and was told that it is more or less not going to happen, which is unfortunate to say the least.

      I was a big fan of the green bin compost trial too but that has been discontinued and does not appear to be going any further! :(

  • LaTerrible on 27/10/2024 - 06:33

    Do it now before the poor decision of electing the garbage lnp in ruins this

  • Kamppinator on 27/10/2024 - 06:39
    +2

    This is available from Logan Council (QLD) also

  • TheSnyper on 27/10/2024 - 09:02
    +1

    You can upgrade on the Gold Coast but it is a $23 fee.
    https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-recycling/Re…

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 27/10/2024 - 09:12
    -1

    Need upgrade for the General Bin

    • FTTNope on 27/10/2024 - 14:34
      +2

      Need to downgrade how much rubbish you generate

  • Atlantictaiwan on 27/10/2024 - 10:36

    Do you have to pay more rates because you upgrade?

    • Saku-kurata on 27/10/2024 - 21:06

      Not for the recycling bin

  • finger on 27/10/2024 - 11:03
    +2

    Mines 360lts up from the 240lt. There was no cost but there is a small ongoing cost on your rates.

    • Fozdog on 27/10/2024 - 11:26

      An increase in rates from your smaller recycling?

    • montorola on 27/10/2024 - 12:13
      +1

      Oh what? Didn't know this… Could someone please confirm

      • tonka on 27/10/2024 - 15:13

        You should be able to google the bin fees. Morton has a higher rate charge for a 360L bin. Hard to justify I reckon as same effort to collect. And the deposit scheme recycling is a windfall and the paper/cardboard is sold. Bigger bin, same effort more profit.

    • Saku-kurata on 27/10/2024 - 21:06

      Is this for BCC?

  • Pennypacka on 27/10/2024 - 17:58
    -1

    Given that 6.7% of total household waste (Including recyclable waste) is recycled it’s basically just another bin

  • Tardvark on 27/10/2024 - 23:45

    The ordering page isn't loading for me, working for anyone else?

    • Saku-kurata on 28/10/2024 - 11:09

      it works for me this morning.

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