This page is sourced from the former Cairns Water website. For more information, click here. Waste Transfer Stations
For the waste you can't fit in your WHEELIE Bin, dropping it off at a transfer station has never been easier!
| Domestic General Charges | 2007/2008 |
|---|---|
| Car or Station Wagon | $3.50 |
| Car and Trailer / Ute / or Van | $6.50 |
| Ute and Trailer | $12.00 |
| Domestic GREEN or GARDEN Waste Charges | 2007/2008 |
| Car or Station Wagon | $3.20 |
| Car and Trailer / Ute / or Van | $6.50 |
| Ute and Trailer | $11.90 |
| Commercial GREEN or GARDEN Waste Charges | 2007/2008 |
|---|---|
Ute, Trailer or Small Truck |
$12.00 |
Ute or Small Truck and Trailer |
$18.00 |
Light Truck (2 to 8 tonnes) or Tandem trailer |
$21.00 |
Heavy Truck (over 8 tonnes)
|
$32.60/ tonne |
Minimum (less than 250kg)
|
$8.50 |
Transfer Stations |
OPEN |
Address |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Babinda |
Automated Gate System - Pay as you Enter |
Lot 1 Kruckow Road, Babinda |
4067 2838 |
Gordonvale |
7 days: 8:30am-(entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close |
Lot 1 Bruce Highway, Aloomba |
4056 5980 |
Portsmith |
7 days: 8:30am-(entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close |
37-51 Lyons Street, Portsmith |
4035 6556 |
Smithfield |
Monday-Saturday: 7:00am- (entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for a 5:30pm Close Sunday: 9:00am- (entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close |
Lot 1 Dunne Road, Smithfield |
4057 7233 |
Please look for the appropriate signs or ask our friendly staff for directions and assistance...
The following hazardous items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- Gas Bottles
- Vehicle Batteries
- Sump Oil
- Tyres
- Household Paints and Thinners
- Household Cleaners
- Household Chemicals
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke Alarms
The following green waste items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Pruning's
- Weeds
- Leaves
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The following general items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- White goods
- Scrap Metals
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Roof Tiles
- Terracotta Pipes
- Mobile phones
Drop Bin Stations |
OPEN |
Address |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Bramston Beach |
Open all Hours |
Lot 1 Evans Road, Bramston Beach |
4067 2838 |
Bellenden Ker |
Open all Hours |
Lot 900 Russell River Road, Bellenden Ker |
4067 2838 |
Deeral |
Open all Hours |
Lot 129 Ross Road, Deeral |
4067 2838 |
The Buy Back Shop
ITEMS FOR SALE !
Recycled household items, timber, metals, glass & everything else including the kitchen sink!
The Buy Back Shop is located at the Portsmith Transfer Station.
Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Click here to find out more about the Buy Back Shop and what's available.
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