A to Z listing of the recycling and disposal methods for waste items
Information regarding Council's waste collection services, items to place in each bin and finding out what your bin day is
Let's get it sorted Burdekin - Use Recycle Mate to find out where to safely dispose, recycle and reuse household items. You might be surprised with the options in our local area!
Information regarding Council's waste management facilities including opening hours and what items can be taken to each facility
Batteries don’t belong in your household bins. Learn how to safely dispose of batteries, battery-powered devices and mobile phones.
Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s biggest second-hand treasure hunt with over 3 million preloved items going up for sale over two big weekends of garage sales each year. Find out more about hosting a garage sale or shopping the trail.
Small changes at home can make a big difference. Discover simple ways to reduce waste, make the most of what you have, and keep valuable resources out of landfill.
View information regarding the Queensland Waste Levy which came into effect on 1 July 2019
View information regarding illegal dumping including the reporting and investigation process
Council's offers waste education for local schools and provides information on DIY composting and worm tubes
View information regarding the different types of agricultural waste and the processes used for the removal of each type
View information regarding the North Queensland Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy involving four of the North Queensland councils.
Burdekin Shire Council now offers residents the option to upgrade their standard 240L recycling bin to a 360L recycling bin.The larger bin provides 50% more capacity, making it ideal for households that regularly fill their recycling bin before collection day.
Burdekin Shire Council has introduced a booking process for the disposal of regulated waste, including asbestos, and other difficult wastes requiring special burial at Kirknie Landfill.
Give useful items a second life through repair, reuse, donation and buying second-hand, while saving money and reducing waste.