Kerbside Collection
General Information
Council provides a kerbside collection service to residents and businesses within the designated Kerbside Collection Area.
The Domestic Waste Utility Charge is based upon:
- One (1) 240 litre general waste wheelie bin collected weekly, and
- One (1) 240 litre recycling wheelie bin collected fortnightly.
The 'First Service' of the Commercial Waste Utility Charge is based upon:
- One (1) 240 litre general waste wheelie bin collected weekly, and
- One (1) 240 litre recycling wheelie bin collected fortnightly.
Residents who do not have the kerbside collection service at their property can utilise their nearest Transfer Station or Waste Facility for general waste disposal and recycling.
Bin Collection
E&E Waste are contracted by Council to provide collection services in the Goondiwindi region.
To ensure your bin is collected on collection day:
- Place your bin out before 6am on collection day.
- Bins should be placed clear of cars, trees, poles, footpaths and driveways.
- Bins should be placed 1 metre from the road kerb and 50cm from other bins. If there is no kerb, place in a safe position one metre from the edge of the bitumen/gravel.
- Handles should face the property.
- Do not overfill bin.
- Lid must be fully closed.
- Maximum bin weight is 70kg. Overweight items can damage bins and the truck’s mechanical lifting arm. Spillage of waste is also likely to occur.
If your bin is placed incorrectly, collection is not guaranteed.
Collection Service Area Maps(PDF, 11MB)
Kerbside Recycling Calendar(PDF, 226KB)
Recycling Brochure
Public Holidays
Currently, E&E Waste collect on all public holidays as per the normal collection schedule. Any changes to this arrangement will be advertised by E&E Waste and Council.
Collection during natural disasters
Council and its Contractors will work to ensure business continuity as per the normal collection schedule. Any changes to this arrangement will be advertised by E&E Waste and Council.
What is my bin collection day?
Your collection day is shown on the Collection Service Area maps.
- Monday (Yellow Area) – Talwood, Bungunya, Toobeah & Yelarbon
- Tuesday (Purple Area) – Goondiwindi South East
- Wednesday (Orange Area) – Inglewood and Texas
- Thursday (Blue Area) - Goondiwindi North
- Friday (Green Area) – Goondiwindi West & Environs
Missed or partial collection
There is no set collection time. E&E Waste may collect your bins any time between 6:00am and 6:00pm on your collection day.
Any delays to collection may be due to different routes taken by the truck driver or a mechanical breakdown. Disruptions to collection schedules will be advertised by E&E Waste and Council.
If your bin was placed out prior to 6am on collection day and was missed, please leave the bin out for the entire day.
Missed collections can be reported to E&E Waste on 07 4671 2403.
What can I put in my kerbside bins?
There are certain items that cannot be placed in your kerbside wheelie bins. These items can be taken to an alternative disposal or recycling location at Council waste facilities. Alternative disposal for items, such as batteries, are also available via retail and community collection programs.
- Do not place hot or smouldering items in your bin.
- Please bag loose items and wrap any broken glass in newspaper. Broken glass must be placed in the general waste bin.
- No batteries!!! Batteries can cause fires in collection trucks and in the landfill. Refer to Recycle Mate for alternative disposal location.
- No medical waste, such as syringes and sharps. Take to your nearest medical waste disposal location.
Does everyone in the region have the kerbside collection service?
Every resident that has the general waste kerbside collection service will also have the kerbside recycling service.
If you would like further information or request an additional kerbside bin, please contact Council on 07 4671 7400.
Residents who do not receive the kerbside collection service can access their nearest Transfer Station or Waste Facility.