Brisbane City Council’s citywide green bin rollout is now more than 80% complete, with just 32 suburbs remaining as the program enters its final stretch.
More than 119,000 green bins have so far been delivered to households in 151 suburbs, helping eligible households recycle garden waste and reduce landfill.
The remaining suburbs are on track to receive around 35,000 bins by Christmas, taking the number of green bins in circulation citywide to 310,000.
“Our Council has a proud track record when it come keeping costs down for residents and helping them reduce landfill,” said Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner.
“Our citywide green bin rollout is building on our strong record of sustainability, while reducing the impact of the former State Government’s waste levy.”
Announced in the Council’s 2025-26 Budget, the green bin rollout is expected to boost green waste recycling.
Since green bins were first introduced in 2010, more than 245,000 tonnes of garden waste have been diverted from landfill and turned into valuable mulch and compost.
Once the rollout is complete, Brisbane is expected to divert up to 80,000 tonnes of green waste from landfill each year.
Renters are now eligible to receive a green bin for the first time, and households who already compost or manage garden waste differently can opt out if they choose.
The rollout is funded through the State Government’s Grow FOGO program, while ongoing collection and processing remain the responsibility of Council.
