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Redlynch bin day & collection schedule

Cairns Regional · QLD 4870

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Redlynch waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Redlynch (QLD 4870) is run by Cairns Regional, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 12km North-West of Cairns CBD.

Locals know it for the Redlynch Valley and the base of the Lamb Range.

The rest of this page covers Redlynch's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Cairns Regional
  • Postcode: 4870
  • Location: 12km North-West of Cairns CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Redlynch have?

Redlynch homes get the bins below from Cairns Regional. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Redlynch 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

Redlynch falls under Cairns Regional for waste and recycling collections.

  • Cairns Regional provides a kerbside collection service in Redlynch, 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.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.

An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.

Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.

Frequently asked questions

Are the bins different if I rent in Redlynch?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Cairns Regional 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.

Why was my bin in Redlynch 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.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Redlynch's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Know your fortnight. Redlynch alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • 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 Redlynch 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 Redlynch streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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