Kerbside Collection Archives

Man Almost Lost Motorcycle After A Kerbside Collection Service ‘Misunderstanding’

As the kerbside collection service rolled out for The Gap and other West Brisbane suburbs, the public is being reminded that not everything in the front yard is for kerbside pickup.

Read: Brisbane’s Lowest Number of Vehicle Thefts Found in The Gap

This comes after a local from The Gap almost lost his motorcycle to another man who assumed that it’s up for grabs during the kerbside collection service for The Gap earlier in 2023.

In a Facebook group, the local described the man in a silver falcon ute with a trailer, which already had ‘several’ bikes in it, along with other common kerbside items.

Picture shown is for representation purpose only (Photo credit: Dan Monteggia/Pexels)

Whilst it could be a misunderstanding, the local doubted the intention of the man, adding that it’s common sense to know that a registered motorcycle wouldn’t be for kerbside pickup. Besides the fact that the bike sits within his property, it also has a number plate.

Because of the incident, the local was forced to stick a handwritten note on his bike, which reads that it’s “Not for Curbside Cleanup.”

Getting Items from the Kerbside

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/Facebook

Technically, there are no laws that prohibits anyone from getting items left for kerbside collection. Brisbane City Council did not impose any regulations that prevent people from scavenging off other people’s rubbish.

In fact, several councils throughout Australia encourage salvaging items, which include donating and upcycling to prevent them from ending up in landfills.

Still, it’s common knowledge that a registered vehicle is not something one could get during a kerbside collection service.

If you’re interested in picking up stuff left for kerbside collection, here are a few things to consider to make the adventure stress-free:

Leave things tidy. If you want to put back a certain item, perhaps because you decided that you no longer want to take it home, return it exactly to the place where you found it. To speed up the collection process, Council encourages keeping piles tidy on the kerb.

Be respectful. Technically, an item still belongs to the one who left it there until it’s collected by Council. Hence, as a way of showing courtesy, try to contact the person and ask if it’s okay to bring it home.

Read: Did You Know? Early European Settlers Established the Gap as a Major Food Producer

Don’t break anything. Be extra careful when handling breakable items such as electronic waste and small household appliances. If you feel like a certain part of an item will be good for your next DIY project, consider taking it as a whole rather than breaking it apart.

Published 6-March-2023

The Gap Kerbside Collection: Other Options For Getting Rid of Your Stuff

On Monday, the 7th of Oct 2019, the Council will once again proceed with its regular kerbside collection in The Gap. Whilst this is a good time to do your spring cleaning, especially with the holidays coming up, it might be better to find other options for getting rid of your stuff if you’ve still got heaps of reusables.

Kerbside collection is a great initiative, but did you know that the acceptable items you put out for disposal will be dumped in the landfills? To be clear, these acceptable items include:

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

So, instead of piling these items on kerbside collection day, here are other suggestions for disposal, provided these are still useful.

Bath, Laundry Tubs and Bedding

Got old towels, bedding, sheets, tubs, crates and bowls you no longer use? Give them away at a local animal shelter of your choice rather than putting these out for kerbside collection.

Shelter animals, especially puppies and kittens, will still have a lot of use for these to keep them comfortable and warm inside really cold and hard cages. Shelter workers may also reuse your tubs and bowls for feeding the animals or cleaning the premises.

Furniture, Appliances and White Goods

Old but still working or repairable fridges, stoves, toasters and other furniture, appliances and white goods can be donated to a local charity if you’ve got no family members or friends who might want it.

The Council recommends a few non-profit organisations that accept old household items and you may also bring your second-hand stuff to Council-recommended tip shops in Acacia Ridge or Geebung.

Some organisations have specific needs (e.g. children’s items for a children’s charity, sporting equipment for a disability charity) so be sure to do your diligent research before bringing pre-loved items to their establishment.

For your convenience, these organisations may also arrange for a pick up so you won’t need to transport your things.

*RecyPhoto Credit: Andy Arthur/Flickrcling*

Wood Scraps

Wood scraps and pieces of lumber can be turned into planters, toys and other useful home items. If you’re not a crafty builder then consider donating your wood scraps to a local arts and crafts maker or better yet, commission an artist to turn your trash into a lovely decorative piece, which you may use at your home or give as a gift to your friends.

Electronic Wastes

Keyboards or mouse you hardly touch anymore or dusty joysticks from an old computer gaming equipment may be dropped off at recycling facilities. Find out more details about this at the Department of the Environment and Energy website.

Keperra Kerbside Collection: 4 Important Things To Remember to Avoid Illegal Dumping Fines

Another round of kerbside collection will be underway in Keperra on Monday, the 16th of Sept 2019. As practiced, residents are encouraged to place their items by the kerb before 6:00 a.m. during collection day.

Workers from the Waste and Resource Recovery Services will be driving by to pick up the items but not just everything will be collected. So, here are four important things to remember to avoid incurring illegal dumping fines.

1. Keep it tidy.

Keperra residents are expected to pile their kerbside collection items in a tidy manner. It should be off footpaths and roadways so as not to disrupt the flow of traffic. The items must also be secured in case the weather is bad on collection day. You won’t want your items scattered on the ground because of strong winds.

2. Keep it at two cubic metres.

The Council will not pick up kerbside collection items that are piled in a box that’s more than two cubic metres. This is roughly the size equal to a small box trailer load. If you have long or tall items, ensure that these are not longer than one metre. Otherwise, you might need to bring larger items yourself to recycling centres or tip shops in Brisbane.

3. Keep it safe.

Your kerbside collection pile must not contain sharp or dangerous objects. It must also not be too heavy for two people to pick up the box. If you are putting away furniture or appliances like cupboards, fridges or eskies, you need to take off the doors and covers. This ensures that no curious animals or kids would be trapped inside the container.

4. Keep unacceptable items off your pile.

The Council will not accept these items below for kerbside collection. If you need to get rid of these, you need to make other arrangements:

bricks and concrete
commercial builders waste
car parts and tyres, including car batteries
dirt and stones
garden waste (e.g. trees, grass, potted plants)
gas bottles
general household waste (e.g. food scraps)
glass and mirrors
hazardous wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos)
household waste that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin
Liquids

Items that are not picked up must be removed off the kerb as soon as possible. The penalty for illegal dumping is $133.45 per unit.

Residents can download the Brisbane bin and recycling app to receive notifications and learn general information on how to dispose of unwanted items properly.

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.

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.

Kerbside Collection in Ferny Grove and Keperra — Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/Facebook

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:

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.