Free green waste
Council is offering residents FREE green waste drop off from 15-23 August 2026
Those dropping off green waste are also invited to make a gold coin donation to COUCH Cancer Hub NQ, a local organisation that has supported people affected by cancer across Far North Queensland since 2006.
The offer is available at the following locations:
- Portsmith Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm
- Smithfield Transfer Station, 7 days 8:30am to 5.15pm
- Gordonvale Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm
- Babinda Transfer Station, 7 days 8:30am to 5:15pm
Note: the green waste disposal offer is for domestic cars, utilities and/or trailers and light trucks (vehicle weight to GVM 4.5 tonnes). Normal rates apply for disposal of any other waste during this period, including green waste from garden maintenance contractors on behalf of residents.
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Last Updated: 11 August 2026
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