Cairns Regional Council

Environment, Water & Waste

Recycling
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Collection Calendar Dates

Steps for Good Recycling

For a detailed information on items that can be placed into the Yellow-lid Recycling Bin, or printable version of the Flyer, and a breakdown of definitions of the various types of plastics.

Please ensure that your recycling wheelie bin is presented kerbside by 6:00am.

Excess recyclables that cannot fit in your yellow lid recycling bin, can be disposed of at any of the transfer stations in the Cairns area. Only recyclable disposals are free of charge if brought into the transfer stations. Bringing in a load of domestic waste and recycling will incur a fee. Information on Cairns Water's Transfer Stations, locations and costs.

Rosco the recycling truck

Missed Collections or Damaged Bins

Please report any missed collection, bin damage or theft within 24 hours to Cairns Water's Customer Service on 4044 8200.

MUD's (Multi-Unit Dwelling) Recycling

For a Bulk Bin Recycling Collection service for apartment blocks and multi-unit dwellings please contact us on 4044 8200, regarding an onsite inspection and assessment for bin storage areas.

Options:

  • 0.76 Cubic-metre Bulk Bin
  • 1.5 Cubic-metre Bulk Bin
  • 3 Cubic-metre Bulk Bin