Residents can now recycle fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) at Council’s Ayr and Home Hill Transfer Stations.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said the new system would prevent the mercury contained in the lights from entering the environment.“Whilst fluro tubes and CFL’s are an energy-efficient way of lighting our world, they both contain mercury which is a toxic metal that needs to be recycled properly and kept out of our environment,” Cr McLaughlin said.“Through this fluro recycling system, Council will recover not only the mercury but also the glass, aluminum and other metals from the tubes, which will be recycled into new products.”

A new Burdekin Shire Council recycling system is helping combat the amount of batteries being dumped in local landfills.Residents can now recycle household dry cell, button cell and rechargeable batte…

Job Vacancy 19/09 – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Administrator Posted on 20th Feb 2019Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for an Information and Communications Technolog…

Community and sporting groups can apply for up to $5,000 in funding under Burdekin Shire Council’s Community Grants Program, which opened on Monday 4 February.Funding is available for the purpose of d…

Nominations for the 2019 Burdekin Shire Youth Council are now open, giving young residents aged 12-25 the chance to share their exciting ideas for the Burdekin.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaugh…

Burdekin River Bridge – Temporary Lane Closures Posted on 20th Feb 2019 Maintenance Works As part of the Burdekin River Bridge Rehabilitation project, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)…

Burdekin River Bridge – Temporary Lane Closures Posted on 20th Feb 2019 Maintenance Works As part of the Burdekin River Bridge Rehabilitation project, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)…

Job Vacancy 19/10 – Administration Officer Posted on 19th Feb 2019Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for an Administration Officer to undertake a range of clerical activities within the A…

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