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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 (maximum tray size up to 3.0m x 2.0m x 300mm)	$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) NOTE: all vehicles over 8 tonne to be weighed at Portsmith Waste Transfer Station. These vehicles not accepted at other transfer stations.	$32.60/ tonne
Minimum (less than 250kg) NOTE: if the net weight is 250kg or less the minimum charge applies, otherwise the relevant vehicle charge is applied. Only available at Portsmith Waste Transfer Station.	$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:

The following green waste items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:

general

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

Environment, Water & Waste