Residents across the Pullenvale Ward, including Kenmore and Kenmore Hills, will be among the first in Brisbane to benefit from the annual kerbside collection service after funding was confirmed in the 2026-2027 Brisbane City Budget.
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For many households, the annual collection offers an opportunity to clear out bulky items that are too large for household bins, whether it’s an old lounge, broken washing machine or worn-out bicycle. The service provides residents with a convenient way to dispose of eligible bulky household items that cannot be placed in regular household bins.
According to Cr Greg Adermann, funding for the service was confirmed in the budget, allowing collections to proceed as scheduled across the ward.
For Kenmore and Kenmore Hills residents, the next kerbside collection is scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 3 August 2026. Items should be placed on the kerb no earlier than Saturday, 1 August.
What can you put out?
BCC accepts a wide range of bulky household items through its annual kerbside collection, including:
- Bath and laundry tubs
- Bicycles and sporting equipment
- Carpet and rugs
- Electronic waste, including televisions and computer monitors
- Furniture
- Small household appliances
- White goods
- Wood products less than 1.5 cubic metres
BCC asks residents to keep piles neat and ensure they do not block footpaths or roadways. Individual items must also be able to be safely lifted by two people, and the total pile must not exceed 2 cubic metres, roughly equivalent to a small box trailer.
If severe weather is forecast, residents should secure loose items.
Another important safety requirement is to remove doors from old refrigerators and cupboards before placing them out for collection.
Know the rules before collection day
While the service accepts many bulky household items, several materials are not eligible for collection. These include batteries, chemicals and oils, gas bottles, paint, tyres, bricks, concrete, dirt, garden waste, glass and mirrors, car parts, liquids, hazardous waste, lino or fibro sheeting that may contain asbestos, and general household rubbish or recycling.
BCC advises residents not to place out items that can instead be donated, sold or recycled. Residents who place unacceptable items out for collection may receive a notice requiring them to remove the material. If it is not removed within seven days after the scheduled collection period, illegal dumping fines may apply.
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Planning ahead can also help avoid disappointment. BCC reminds residents to place items on the kerb no more than two days before their scheduled collection to help keep streets safe and tidy.
With funding now confirmed and Kenmore among the first suburbs on this year’s schedule, residents can prepare for the August collection by following BCC’s kerbside collection guidelines.
Published 29-June-2026
