#BinTheTax

It’s rubbish.

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Subscribe to join our movement to #BinTheTax - and make sure the State's waste levy is not dumped on Queenslanders.

Let's sort the rubbish from the facts

From July 1, Queenslanders in some of the state's most populated areas

From July 1, Queenslanders in some of the state's most populated areas will be forced to pay a bin tax to the State Government for the waste they send to landfill.

It's part of the State Government’s plan to reduce the amount of waste

It's part of the State Government’s plan to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and increase recycling.

Councils don’t want to pass on this tax to households in a cost-of-liv

Councils don’t want to pass on this tax to households in a cost-of-living crisis.

The waste weigh-in

This financial year the recent State Budget shows an estimated $477 mi

This financial year the recent State Budget shows an estimated $477 million in revenue will be generated by the State Government from the waste levy. See footnote.

Seven regional centres will be impacted for the first time while many

Seven regional centres will be impacted for the first time while many ratepayers in 12 SEQ council areas will face having to pay even more.

The waste levy is currently under review. Councils are calling on the

The waste levy is currently under review. Councils are calling on the State Government to #BinTheTax and cover the cost to households until the review is complete.

Footnote: Queensland Budget 2025-26

Are my bins getting taxed?

Select your council from the dropdown below to see if your bins are getting taxed.

Bin tax

Yes – you are in a council area impacted by the State Government’s bin tax.

This means your council will have to choose between passing the cost on to residents or having less money for council services in your backyard like parks, libraries and community facilities

Don’t chicken out now. Subscribe to join our movement to #BinTheTax - and make sure the State’s waste levy is not dumped on Queenslanders.

No bin tax

No – you are not in a council area impacted by the State Government’s bin tax.

But your neighbouring council areas in Queensland are. For residents in these areas, their councils will be forced to choose between passing the cost on to residents – or absorbing the cost.

This means these councils will have to choose between passing the cost on to residents or having less money for council services in your backyard like parks, libraries and community facilities