Kenmore Hills and the surrounding West Brisbane suburbs can expect to receive green waste recycling bins, with Brisbane confirming the rollout schedule as part of a citywide expansion of its waste collection services.
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Eligible standalone homes in Kenmore Hills will receive a new 240-litre green-lidded bin between 18 and 29 August 2025, alongside other suburbs including Fig Tree Pocket and Pullenvale. Once delivered, green waste collection will begin the following fortnight and continue on a fortnightly basis, alternating with yellow lid recycling bins.
| Week | Dates | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 4 August to 15 August 2025 | Wakerley, Chandler, Mackenzie, Bardon, Manly West, Rochedale, Auchenflower, Wynnum, Wynnum West, Manly, Lota |
| Week 2 | 11 August to 22 August 2025 | Algester, Calamvale, Virginia, Gaythorne, Gordon Park, Acacia Ridge, Archerfield, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Northgate, Milton, Kelvin Grove |
| Week 3 | 18 August to 29 August 2025 | Boondall, Geebung, Grange, Holland Park West, Anstead, Brookfield, Karana Downs, Mount Crosby, Lake Manchester, Chuwar, Moggill, Bellbowrie, Kholo, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale, Upper Brookfield, Kenmore Hills, Fig Tree Pocket, Lytton |
| Week 4 | 25 August to 5 September 2025 | Zillmere, Fortitude Valley, Holland Park, Tarragindi, Moorooka, Annerley, Wavell Heights, Fairfield, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga, Tennyson |
The rollout follows Council’s decision to make green waste recycling a core part of household bin services from 1 July 2025, with all eligible homes across Brisbane now set to have three bins: red for general waste, yellow for recyclables, and green for garden waste.
Council says the initiative will help turn more garden waste into compost instead of landfill. Green waste, like lawn clippings, small branches, and leaves, currently makes up nearly a quarter of what’s in the average red bin.
Over the past year, more than 43,000 tonnes of green waste have been recycled through existing green bins across the city, saving almost $1 million in landfill levy costs. With more than 160,000 new green bins to be delivered by December, Council expects further environmental and economic benefits.
Cr Adrian Schrinner said the rollout would help Brisbane households reduce waste and recycle more effectively. “Every green bin collected means less landfill, more mulch and compost for reuse, and big savings for residents thanks to lower waste levy costs,” he said.
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Homes that already compost or manage their green waste in other ways can opt out of receiving a bin. However, Council is encouraging participation as a practical way to reduce landfill, cut costs, and support a more sustainable Brisbane. For full suburb delivery dates or to manage your bin preferences, visit the Council’s website.
Published 6-August-2025
