Residents in Buderim, Queensland, will see their dark green domestic general‑waste bin lids change to red over time as Sunshine Coast Council updates equipment to align with national standards.
The change aligns local bins with Standards Australia guidance for mobile waste containers (AS 4123.7:2024) and, the council says, will be implemented “over a period of time” so that general‑waste bin lids are consistent and easier for the community to recognise.
The council’s web information says the roll‑out will occur progressively; other Australian councils have carried out lid changes by retrofitting lids during routine collection runs, but Sunshine Coast Council has not published a detailed local timetable or operational schedule for Buderim. Households do not need to take any special action unless contacted by the council.
The weekly general waste collection service will not change and residents should continue to put their bins out on their usual collection day. Collections operate between 6.00am and 6.00pm on service days, and residents may still request bin‑size changes or other services via the council’s online forms.
If a bin is missed, stolen or damaged, residents should report it through Sunshine Coast Council’s online bin services form. Note: the council asks that missed services be reported after 6.00pm on the service day and before close of business the following working day. The council materials indicate the practical impact for most households will be largely visual rather than operational disruption.
