Manly households are the very first in Brisbane to receive green-lidded garden waste bins, marking the start of a major push to turn garden clippings into mulch rather than landfill.
A Broader Effort For Cleaner Neighbourhoods
Green-waste bins were delivered to Manly and nearby suburbs on 4 August 2025, with fortnightly collections starting two weeks later. The service, funded through Queensland’s Grow FOGO program, will alternate with recycling and is standard for all standalone homes unless residents opt out.
It aims to make garden waste disposal easier and reduce landfill by diverting tens of thousands of tonnes each year.
What It Means For Manly Households
Residents of standalone homes in Manly without a green bin will get one automatically between 4 and 15 August. Collections start fortnightly after delivery. Apartment and townhouse residents can request a bin at no charge, assessed case by case.
Those who don’t want a bin must submit an online opt-out request by 1 December 2025, citing valid reasons such as limited garden space or established composting, but fees won’t be reduced even if they opt out.
Simple Fees, Shared Benefits
All ratepayers in Brisbane now pay a universal waste charge of $512.96 a year, which includes the green-waste service. That’s around $49.60 more annually than before. Households that already had a green bin won’t see extra charges, and anyone wanting an additional bin can request one for about $49.52 a year.
Fundamentally, this system means cleaner streets and less waste, with residents in Manly helping transform garden refuse into useful mulch for local green spaces.
Keeping Neighbours Informed
The council has urged residents to check their rollout schedule to know when their bin will arrive. Staying informed helps keep footpaths clear and ensures green waste is sorted correctly.
In Manly, sharing details with neighbours through notice boards or social media can help everyone use the service effectively. As the rollout continues through December, residents can support each other with reminders and adapt to the more sustainable system together.
Published 13-August-2025
