Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a bin outside an apartment complex in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
A garbage collector discovered the body in a bin on Lambert Street shortly before midday on Friday. Officers were called to the scene at about 11.50am, where the woman was declared dead.
Her identity and the cause of death have not been confirmed.
Waste company Veolia said the collection was stopped immediately after workers found the body while checking the bin’s contents before it was emptied.
“As is standard procedure, our team checked the bin’s contents before tipping and immediately stopped the work,” a Veolia spokeswoman said.
“This ongoing investigation is a matter for the police.
“Our main priority is the welfare of our team members. We are providing support and will continue to do so for as long as necessary.”
Brisbane City Council said it was assisting officers with their inquiries.
“We are helping police in any way possible,” a council spokeswoman said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
