Gordonvale bin day & collection schedule
Cairns Regional · QLD 4865
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Gordonvale waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Gordonvale (QLD 4865) is run by Cairns Regional, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 22km South of Cairns CBD.
Locals know it for the Mulgrave River and the old Mill township centre.
Collection days in Gordonvale are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Below is the Gordonvale rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Cairns Regional
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4865
- Location: 22km South of Cairns CBD
- State: QLD
Which bins does Gordonvale have?
These are the bins Cairns Regional supplies to Gordonvale households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Gordonvale bin day at a glance
Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.
Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.
About your council's collection service
Gordonvale falls under Cairns Regional for waste and recycling collections.
- Cairns Regional provides a kerbside collection service in Gordonvale, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Cairns Regional website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Cairns Regional website for the official policy and any service updates.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Cairns Regional offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Gordonvale, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Cairns Regional's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Why was my bin in Gordonvale not collected?
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Cairns Regional has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
Nearby suburbs
The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Cairns Regional collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Gordonvale households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Gordonvale streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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