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Mission Beach bin day & collection schedule

Cassowary Coast · QLD 4852

Mission Beach waste collection overview

Mission Beach is a QLD suburb in postcode 4852, served by Cassowary Coast for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 130km S of Cairns.

Locals know it for the Mission Beach and the gateway to Dunk Island.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Mission Beach. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Cassowary Coast
  • Postcode: 4852
  • Population: 1,500
  • Location: 130km S of Cairns
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Mission Beach have?

Cassowary Coast provides the following kerbside bins in Mission Beach. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Mission Beach bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Mission Beach falls under Cassowary Coast for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • 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.

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Mission Beach vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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