Drop off green waste for free next week

Cairns region residents are invited to drop off their garden waste for free at one of Council’s waste transfer stations from Saturday 30 March until Sunday 7 April.

As the wet season draws to a close, residents can dispose of green waste for free from next weekend.

Domestic green waste such tree clippings, palm fronds and grass clippings, will be accepted free of charge at all Cairns Regional Council waste transfer stations.

Mayor Bob Manning said the offer provided a timely opportunity to clean up overgrown yards.

“By this time of year, yards tend to be overgrown as a result of the wet season,” he said.  “By clearing out excessive vegetation, you can also reduce the risk of dengue mosquitoes breeding in your yard.

“But it’s important that garden waste is disposed of correctly. Dumping green waste in drains or areas where it can be washed into drains can cause blockages that can lead to flooding during heavy rain.”

Green waste can be dropped off free of charge on 30 March until 7 April at the following locations:

A voluntary gold coin donation will support the work of Ruth’s Women’s Shelter.

Green waste dropped at waste transfer stations will be mulched and offered back to the community at a later date.

Note: this offer is for domestic cars, utilities and/or trailers and light trucks (vehicle weight to GVM 4 tonnes). Normal rates apply for disposal of any other waste during this period, including green waste from garden maintenance contractors on behalf of residents.