Innisfail bin day & collection schedule
Cassowary Coast · QLD 4860
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Innisfail waste collection overview
Innisfail is a QLD suburb in postcode 4860, served by Cassowary Coast for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 88km South of Cairns.
Locals know it for the Art Deco streetscape and the Johnstone River.
Collection days in Innisfail 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.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Innisfail. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Cassowary Coast
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 4860
- Population: 8,000
- Location: 88km South of Cairns
- State: QLD
Which bins does Innisfail have?
Here is what Cassowary Coast collects from Innisfail kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Innisfail bin day at a glance
No more standing at the kerb at 7am wondering if it's recycling week.
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About your council's collection service
Innisfail falls under Cassowary Coast for waste and recycling collections.
- Cassowary Coast provides a kerbside collection service in Innisfail, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Cassowary Coast 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 Cassowary Coast website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Australia.
Phones, laptops, and cables shouldn't go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations or library branches.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the yellow recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in QLD.
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Cassowary Coast asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Innisfail can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Cassowary Coast tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Innisfail bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Innisfail streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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