Babinda Waste Transfer Station temporary closure

Published: 15th December 2025. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 17 December to allow for the processing of green waste on site.

Residents can still dispose of general waste at the temporary bin at the Babinda Works Depot on Peever Road.

It is expected the transfer station will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 18 December.

Council apologises for any inconvenience.

Last Updated: 6 March 2026

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