Waste and recycling

We provide waste and recycling services to help Gold Coast residents keep our city clean, reduce landfill and protect the environment.

Use the options below to find out what goes where, manage your bins or locate a waste and recycling centre.

find my bin day

Not sure what goes where? Search over 40,000 items using Recycle right.

Report a problem - Residential bins

Find out how to report a missed bin collection, or that your bin is damaged or has been stolen.

General waste

Find out what you can do to dispose of everyday household rubbish that can’t be recycled or composted.

Recycling

We encourage residents to reuse, recycle and recover waste wherever possible. Find out how you can recycle household items.

Green organics

We process green waste into compost or mulch, which is reused to improve soil and support gardens, parks and agriculture. Find out how you can dispose of green waste.

Residential bins

Find out about how our residential bin services work - general waste, recycling and green organics.

Waste and Recycling Centres offer a convenient way to dispose of items that can’t go in your household bins, such as bulky items, large loads or specialised waste. There are 11 WRCs and 2 landfills servicing the Gold Coast