Friendly Reminders for the Kerbside Collection in Ferny Grove and Keperra

Brisbane City Council’s Kerbside Collection in Ferny Grove and Keperra is coming up. Better be ready before the collection day which will be on Monday, 17 September 2018.

As a friendly reminder, here are a few things to keep in mind before the collection date.

Acceptable Items

Kerbside collection is the best time to get rid of unwanted stuff. However, you should remember that not all items are accepted during the collection. Here is a quick recap of the acceptable and unacceptable items for the event.

Items to be collected: furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves) small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters) carpet and rugs bath and laundry tubs wood products less than 1.5 metres bicycles and sporting equipment electronic waste (e.g. televisions and computers)

Items not accepted: garden waste (e.g. trees, grass, potted plants) dirt and stones bricks and concrete commercial builders waste car parts and tyres, including car batteries general household waste (e.g. food scraps) liquids hazardous wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos) gas bottles glass and mirrors household waste that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin

Remember to place the items for collection on the kerbside in front of the property by 6:00 a.m. during the collection period.

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Stay Informed

The Council has provided a helpful app to keep you updated with the collection days. The free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app can also help you learn how to recycle more effectively.

After downloading the app, make sure to keep the push notifications enabled so you can receive real-time updates on your app.

You can download the application for free here:

• App store
• Google Play
• Microsoft app store.

Collection Guidelines

When putting out items for the Kerbside Collection in Ferny Grove and Keperra, please take note of the following:

• Keep the piles tidy on the kerb so the footpath or roadway is kept clear.
• Remember that the Council will not collect piles larger than two cubic metres (equal to a small box trailer load).
• Remove doors from refrigerators and cupboards.
• Be careful not to leave sharp or dangerous objects.
• Make sure that items can easily and safely be lifted by two people.
• Items must be secured if severe weather is expected.

Donate Usable Items

Check if some items in your pile are usable. If there are items that can still be used, donate them. This is a big help in reducing the waste sent to the landfill, plus, you get to help others in need.

You can either donate to GIVIT, The National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO) or bring them to the Council’s tip shops in Acacia Ridge and Geebung.

These are just a few things to consider before the Kerbside Collection in Ferny Grove and Keperra. To learn more, visit the Council’s Kerbside Collection page.