UPDATED 2pm 18 March: Council’s post-cyclone event waste plan

LATEST UPDATES: 18 March 2025

Surplus food and odorous waste drop off sites (now closed): After collecting more than 40 tonnes of food waste from 17 different locations across Redlands Coast, there is no longer a need for this service. We thank the community for taking their excess food waste to these sites and encourage everyone to continue using their kerbside bins as usual.Surplus green waste drop-off sites (closes 6pm Tuesday 18 March): Residents who wish to dispose of green waste generated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, and which is directly impacting their residence, can do so at the following sites, until 6pm Tuesday 18 March 2025:Cleveland Showgrounds (Smith Street, enter between Redlands Museum and tennis courts)17-25 Giles Road, Redland BayBotanix, Nelson Road, Wellington Point.

Recycling and Waste Centres are also open and accepting event-related green waste. For safety reasons, large vehicles, trucks and tippers carrying green waste are required to take green waste to the Giles Road site. All other smaller vehicle types such as passenger vehicles, four-wheel drives and utility vehicles towing box trailers are accepted at all sites.

Recycling and Waste Centres: Mainland Recycling and Waste Centres are open and operating extended hours, from 7am to 5.15pm until Sunday 23 March. Normal operating hours will commence from Monday 24 March. Island Recycling and Waste Centres are also all open and operating extended hours until Friday 21 March. Normal operating hours will commence from Saturday 22 March. Refer to the Council website for opening hours: Recycling and waste centres | Redland City Council. RecycleWorld is closed until Tuesday 25 March.Kerbside bin collections: Scheduled kerbside bin collections have resumed and will continue to operate as per Council’s usual schedule. Check your bin day for when to put your bin out: Bin collection day | Redland City Council. Please note there will be no separate clean-up collection from the verge outside properties for non-green waste. Please do not leave loose household waste items out on your kerbside. Only waste in your bins will be collected.

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Redland City Council has taken multiple actions to support the community to manage additional waste generated as a result of the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Continue reading to find out more about:

Kerbside green waste collectionGreen waste – support requestsSurplus food waste drop-off sitesSurplus green waste drop-off sitesExtended Recycling and Waste Centre opening timesResumption of kerbside waste, recycling and green waste collection servicesHow to store and dispose of sandbags.

Kerbside green waste collection

Kerbside collections, for green waste only, will begin from Monday 17 March 2025 to help residents unable to clear green waste generated from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred,

Place your green waste on the kerbside, away from electrical boxes, by the evening of Sunday 16 March.

Cut your green waste to sizes and weights that can be moved by two people.

Only disaster-related waste from inside and immediately outside the home is being prioritised at the moment.

Green waste from other areas of your residence or prior to the event should be separated and processed as normal within existing waste centres.

Green waste removal support

We understand that cleaning up after the cyclone is a big job, and for some in our community, it’s just too much to handle alone. If you have mobility or health issues, or don’t have the right equipment to clear fallen trees, large branches, palm fronds, and other vegetation from around your home, you can register for support.

How it works: Register your job with Council below and based on the details provided, we will prioritise jobs and allocate resources where they are needed most. Demand is currently high, and while we’re working as quickly as possible, not all requests will be actioned immediately. Jobs will be prioritised based on urgency, safety risks and community impact.

Remember you can only register for support with disaster-related waste from inside and immediately outside the home.

This service is for green waste only.

For more information and to register, go here: Redland Recovery | Redland City Council

Surplus food waste / highly odorous waste disposal (closes end of the day on Sunday 16 March)

For excess food waste / highly odorous waste (e.g., nappies) that can’t be placed in kerbside bins, bulk bin disposal sites are now open to the community at several locations on the mainland to assist residents with their clean-up efforts after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

These sites have been activated to help households, including those who have been impacted by power outages, dispose of event-related food waste and highly odorous materials such as nappies.

No other waste is permitted at these sites.

Surplus food waste / highly odorous waste bins have been set up (until the end of the day on Sunday 16 March) in the following locations:

Alexandra Hills

Alexandra Hills Community Hall, 131 – 155 Finucane Road

Birkdale

Judy Holt Recreation Reserve / Park, access via 555 Old Cleveland Road East (follow signs to Judy Holt Park Recreation Reserve then first car park on left after the Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre entrance

Capalaba

John Fredericks Park (Capalaba Skatepark), 126 Old Cleveland RoadMyHorizons (near RCC nursery) – 377-385 Redland Bay Road

Cleveland

Henry Zeigenfusz Park, car park, 190 Fitzroy StreetRedland Track Park, car park, Clarke StreetRedlands Memorial Hall, 46 Smith StreetCleveland Showgrounds (Smith Street, enter between Redlands Museum and tennis courts)

Redland Bay

Bayview Conservation Park Staging Area, 487-503 German Church Road (6am – 8pm)Donald Road Sportsfields, Donald Road

Thorneside

Thorneside Community Hall, Mooroondu Road

Thornlands

Thornlands Dance Palais, 87 Cleveland – Redland Bay Road

Victoria Point

Cascade Gardens Skatepark, Colburn AvenueVictoria Point Reserve,  9 Masters Avenue

Wellington Point

Wellington Point Community Hall, Wood Lane, off Birkdale RoadEGW Wood Sportsfield (Cricket Field 4), 30 Anson RoadBotanix, Nelson Road, Wellington Point (6am-8pm)

Islands

Please take surplus food waste to Recycling and Waste Centre for disposal.

All sites will remain open during daylight hours, until Sunday 16 March.

Council reminds residents to take care, remain alert and watch for hazards such as fallen trees and floodwaters if they are driving to waste disposal sites.

Please follow Queensland Health guidelines for when to dispose of food waste: Food safety after a disaster | Queensland Health.

Surplus green waste drop-off sites (open 6am-8pm)

Residents wishing to dispose of green waste generated during Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that is directly impacting their residence can do so at the following sites, open 6am-8pm daily until further notice.

Cleveland

Cleveland Showgrounds (Smith Street, enter between Redlands Museum and tennis courts)

Redland Bay

17-25 Giles RoadBayview Conservation Park Staging Area, 487-503 German Church Road

Thorneside

Thorneside Tennis car park, Ivy Street, Thorneside

Wellington Point

Botanix, Nelson Road, Wellington Point

Recycling and Waste Centres are also open and accepting event related green waste.

For safety reasons, large vehicles, trucks and tippers carrying green waste are required to take green waste to the Giles Road site.

All other smaller vehicle types such as passenger vehicles, four-wheel drives and utes towing box trailers are accepted at all sites.

Recycling and Waste Centres

Mainland Recycling and Waste Centres are open and operating extended hours, from 7am to 5.15pm.

Island Recycling and Waste Centres are also all open and operating extended hours. Refer to the Council website for opening hours: Recycling and waste centres | Redland City Council (redland.qld.gov.au/waste).

Wait times may be longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

RecycleWorld is closed until further notice.

Kerbside collection

Scheduled kerbside bin collections have resumed and will continue to operate as per Council’s usual schedule. Check your bin day for when to put your bin out: Bin collection day | Redland City Council

Please note that there will be no separate clean-up collection from the verge outside properties. Please do not leave loose waste out on your kerbside. Only waste in your bins will be collected.

What to do with your sandbags

Uncontaminated sandbags (including sandbags that have come into contact with rain water or clean rain water run-off)

Do not place in kerbside bins. They are too heavy and may damage the bin or waste trucks.Keep for future use. Dry out and store in a cool, covered area out of direct sunlight. Sandbags can last up to 12 months.If unable to be stored, sand can be scattered on lawns, pavers topped up or place sand in sandpits. Some bags may contain higher levels of salt or contain some rocks, so please be mindful of where sand is placed. Please keep out of stormwater drains. Empty sandbags can be placed in general waste bins.Please avoid taking uncontaminated sandbags to Recycling and Waste Centres.

Contaminated sandbags (including sandbags that have come in contact with floodwater or sewerage overflow)

Sandbags that have been in contact with floodwater or sewerage overflow are no longer usable.Hazardous materials such as chemicals, oils or sewage are often present in floodwaters and these sandbags must be disposed of properly at Recycling and Waste Centres, when visitation numbers reduce, to protect both public health and the environment.For personal safety, it is important to wear sturdy gloves when handling wet sandbags, and do not leave them lying around or scatter the sand on lawns, gardens, parks, or beaches.