Residents in Nundah are preparing for the suburb’s annual kerbside collection, with reminders encouraging households to upcycle or donate usable items before placing them on the footpath.
Annual Cleanup Returns to Nundah
The next kerbside collection in Nundah is scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 10 November 2025. Residents are advised to place items on the kerb no earlier than Sunday, 9 November 2025, following the suburb-specific collection guideline.
The free annual service is available to all Brisbane suburbs and operates for one week in each area. It assists households in disposing of large or heavy items that cannot be placed in standard wheelie bins.
What Items Can Be Collected
Acceptable items include furniture, white goods, electronic waste, small household appliances, bicycles and sporting equipment, carpet and rugs, and wood products less than 1.5 cubic metres. Piles larger than 2 cubic metres—roughly a small box trailer load—will not be collected.
Residents are reminded to keep piles neat, remove doors from refrigerators and cupboards, and ensure all items can be safely lifted by two people. Unacceptable items include batteries, tyres, garden waste, hazardous materials, glass, gas bottles, and commercial or construction waste.
Any prohibited material not removed within seven days of the notified collection period may result in an illegal dumping fine.
Encouraging Upcycling and Reuse
Households are urged to upcycle or donate usable items to friends, family, or local charities to reduce waste and support community reuse. This practice helps extend the lifespan of valuable materials while reducing the amount sent to landfill.
For ongoing waste management, the yellow-lid bin is used for recycling materials such as glass, paper, cardboard, and firm plastics; the green-lid bin is for garden waste like grass and branches; and the red-lid bin is for general waste that cannot be reused or recycled.
Reporting Illegal Dumping
Leaving items outside the collection period or near charity bins is considered illegal dumping. Residents can report dumped waste to Council online or by calling 07 3403 8888.
Fines begin at two penalty units ($333) for small offences, with higher penalties and potential prosecution for larger volumes or repeat offenders. Illegal dumping can harm the environment, spread pests, and increase cleanup costs for ratepayers.
Promoting a Cleaner Community
By sorting waste correctly, avoiding illegal dumping, and donating reusable goods, Nundah residents help maintain a cleaner and more sustainable suburb. The annual kerbside collection continues to support responsible waste disposal and environmental awareness across Brisbane.
Published 30-Oct-2025
