My Bin Information

Mount Isa City Council has implemented a recycling and sorting system to promote sustainability, reduce landfill use, and ensure materials are effectively processed, fostering a cleaner, greener community.

You can find information regarding your bin day, bin care and bin instructions on one of the following pages.

My Bin Day

Important Information

  • Yellow-lid recycling bins (240L) will be collected fortnightly
  • Red-lid waste bins (general waste) will be collected weekly

Collection Schedule

  • Check the map below to see when your yellow bin will be collected. Your new yellow bin has a sticker on the left side showing your new day and week of collection. You will also find a starter kit inside, including a calendar, flyer, and helpful materials to get started.
  • Bins will always be collected on the same day of the week. For example, if your collection day is Tuesday, week 1, the red bin will be collected every Tuesday, and the yellow bin will be collected every two weeks.

New Collection Day from December 2024

To check your next bin collection days, start typing your street address below and wait for it to appear in the drop-down field.

Bin Instructions

By following these steps, you’ll help ensure your bin is collected efficiently without any issues.

 
bin collection

Kerbside Bin Guidelines

Set Out Your Bin:

  • Place your bin out before 6:00 AM on collection day.
  • Ensure the bin is within 1 meter of the kerb, with the lid closed and the wheels facing your property.

Spacing Requirements:

  • Leave at least 1 meter of clearance from other objects (e.g., parked cars, trees, light poles, or letterboxes).
  • Keep bins 50 cm apart so the truck arms can access them easily.

Avoid Common Issues:

  • Do not overfill your bin—overflowing bins or bins with rubbish placed next to them will not be collected.
  • Ensure your bin is no heavier than 80 kg.
  • If it’s difficult to wheel to the kerbside, it’s likely too heavy for the truck arm to lift.
  • Only dispose of appropriate items to avoid contamination.

After Collection:

  • Bring your bin in as soon as possible after it has been emptied.

If your bin has not been collected, please contact city@mountisa.qld.gov.au

 

Bin Care

Keep your bins clean!

Fly strike can occur on scraps in the kitchen.

In Queensland maggots can be found in garbage bins even if they are tightly sealed. Maggots cannot be eliminated but there are preventative measures you can use, depending on temperatures and other conditions such as humidity.

Flies are naturally attracted to the odour of rotting food and can spread disease

Here are some ideas to keep your bins free of maggots:

  1. Freeze it: Store meat & seafood scraps in freezer until bin night

  2. Hygiene: Wheelie bin should be cleaned after being picked up using a solution of vinegar and water or other mild detergents. Please ensure you do not wash and rinse your bin near gutters or storm drains as they and end up in local creeks and waterways.

  3. Storing: Ensure your bins are in the shade.

  4. Capacity: Do not overfill your bins.

  5. Secure: Keep lids closed at all times to prevent rats, mice, and flies.  

  6. Contact: Get in touch with Council if your wheelie bin gets damaged.

  7. Animals: Ensure pet waste is bagged.

  8. Food: Seal food scraps in bags.

 

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