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Mission Beach bin day & collection schedule

Cassowary Coast · QLD 4852

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Mission Beach waste collection overview

In Mission Beach, postcode 4852, waste and recycling services come from Cassowary Coast.

The suburb sits roughly 130km South 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 South of Cairns
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Mission Beach have?

Mission Beach homes get the bins below from Cassowary Coast. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the 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.

  • Cassowary Coast provides a kerbside collection service in Mission Beach, 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.

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

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in QLD, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When Cassowary Coast shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

Are the bins different if I rent in Mission Beach?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Cassowary Coast supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

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

  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Cassowary Coast collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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