Everything Brisbane businesses need to know about commercial waste collection: council rules, bin sizes, pricing, and how to set up service. Updated April 2026.
If you run a business in Brisbane, you are responsible for your own waste. Brisbane City Council provides residential kerbside collection but does not collect commercial waste. That means every shop, restaurant, office, warehouse, and commercial premises needs to arrange its own waste collection service.
This guide covers everything you need to know.
Brisbane City Council requires commercial premises to:
If your business is in a body corporate or strata-titled building, the body corporate may have a shared commercial collection arrangement. Check with your building manager first.
| Bin Size | Volume | Best For | Typical Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240L | Standard wheelie bin | Small offices (1-5 staff), boutique retail, beauty salons | From $39/week exc GST |
| 660L | Half-size commercial | Restaurants, medical practices, medium retail, gyms | From $53/week exc GST |
| 1100L | Full-size commercial | High-volume food, large retail, warehouses, shared bins | From $59/week exc GST |
Rule of thumb: if you are filling your 240L bin before collection day, it is time to upgrade to a 660L. Overflowing bins attract pests, create OH&S risks, and look bad to customers.
More frequent collection costs more per week but less per lift. Contact us for multi-collection pricing.
General waste (landfill):
Cardboard/paper recycling (if separate bin):
Does NOT go in commercial bins:
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We cover all Brisbane City Council areas, plus Logan, Moreton Bay, Redlands, and Ipswich. From the CBD to the outer suburbs, if you have a Brisbane postcode, we can service you.
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Waste Management Specialist at Bin Hire Australia. Helping Australian businesses find the right waste solutions.
No — Brisbane City Council only provides residential kerbside collection. All commercial premises must arrange their own waste collection through a licensed waste contractor.
Using residential kerbside bins for commercial waste is against council regulations and can result in fines. Arrange a commercial collection to stay compliant.
Typically within 3-5 business days of booking. In some areas we can arrange faster delivery — book online and we will confirm your start date.
More resources to help you choose the right bins, schedules, and services.
Brisbane-specific pricing bands, access tips for humid conditions, and how to set organics/recycling to avoid contamination fees.
Commercial bin hire for Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, and West End. Rear-lift bins for hospitality, retail, and office waste with no lock-in contracts.
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