Labor, LNP, and the Greens are all claiming credit for Brisbane City Council's decision to offer free green bins after satellite photos revealed hundreds of the bins in storage at council depots.

A major city council has added a $50 fee to their waste collection scheme, though the Lord Mayor says it will save the city millions for one sneaky reason.

Brisbane residents will be charged a $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they want one or not.

A battle of the bins has ensued in an east coast council after leaked plans revealed residents would be getting green bins for free.

What’s in the budget for you? Here’s some of the winners and losers out of Brisbane City Council’s 2025-26 budget.

What to expect in Brisbane City Council’s 2025 budget Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has confirmed rates will go up when council hands down its latest budget this morning.