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Tully bin day & collection schedule

Cassowary Coast · QLD 4854

Tully waste collection overview

Tully is a QLD suburb in postcode 4854, served by Cassowary Coast for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 140km S of Cairns.

Locals know it for the The Golden Gumboot monument and the Tully Gorge National Park.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Cassowary Coast
  • Postcode: 4854
  • Population: 2,400
  • Location: 140km S of Cairns
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Tully have?

Cassowary Coast provides the following kerbside bins in Tully. 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.

Tully bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Tully 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: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Tully 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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