Waste Education

Free School Recycling

Council offers free recycling services to all schools within the Cairns region. The allocation of recycling bins is based on the number of students per school and they are serviced during the school terms.

Council Waste & Recycling Tours

Book a free tour of Council's Waste & Recycling Facilities in Portsmith. School, Kindy, or Community group visitors will learn about the process Council follows to reduce material sent to landfill by recycling, re-purposing and recovering materials.

Council Waste & Recycling Presentations

Book a free waste & recycling presentation with Council. Tailored for various age groups, these engaging and interactive sessions explore waste types, environmental impacts, Council's waste management processes, and proactive measures to protect the environment through material reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Waste & Recycling Virtual Tours

Take a Virtual Tour of Cairns Regional Council's Waste & Recycling Facilities.

Waste Education Events

Council's Waste Education Program offers various free events each year that residents, kindy and school age children can be a part of. Visit this page for further information.

Education Resources

Cairns Regional Council's Waste Education Program offers a number of Resources for Cairns Households, Schools, Early Learning Centres & Community Groups in the region.

Last Updated: 28 August 2024

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