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Waste & Recycling

Townsville Waste Services is responsible for providing solid waste and recycling services to the Townsville area.

The Townsville Waste Services Customer Service Standard outlines the rights, obligations and performance targets of Townsville Waste Services to its customers.

Kerbside refuse service runs 365 days a year, regardless of public holidays.

Remember it is your responsibility to ensure your bin is out by 6am and accessible at all times for our drivers.

Bins and Collections

Find out the collection days for your waste and recycling bins, and how to order a new bin or report damaged bins and missed collections.

What goes in your Bins

Information about what goes in your bins, other recycling options and Rub Out Rubbish videos.

Recycling - Home, School, Work

Recycling at home, school and work. Learn how you can reduce, reuse and recycle from our helpful guides, brochures, factsheets and links.

Transfer Stations and Landfills

Council operates a number of landfills and transfer stations, open to the public for the disposal of waste. Find out more about how you can access them and what you can dispose of.

Tip Vouchers

Frequently asked questions about tipping vouchers.

Commercial Waste

The council commercial waste and recycling team can provide waste and disposal solutions for your commercial property, business or event.

Changes to the way we manage your waste

As part of our strategy to maintain an effective waste disposal network of options for the Townsville region, there will be a few changes to the way council manages your waste over the coming months