Find my local Recycling and Waste Centre

Redland City Council operates eight Recycling and Waste Centres, two on the mainland and six on the islands. 

Material dropped off at these sites is transported to recycling, composting or landfill facilities. Fees apply for commercial and non-resident customers.

Effective 6 October 2026 residential allowances and fees apply at Birkdale and Redland Bay Recycling and Waste Centres.

Birkdale

Address and Opening Hours
555-607 Old Cleveland Road East, Birkdale 

Open 7 days a week from 7am-4:30pm (last vehicle entry at 4:15pm)
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲 Fees apply for commercial and non-resident users. Effective 6 October 2026, residential allowances and fees apply.

Payment accepted by EFTPOS or account.

Visiting tips

  • View the site map to see where to take different waste types
  • A bypass lane is available for residential green waste open in peak times

What you can take 

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details
Redland Bay

Address and Opening Hours
761-789 German Church Road, Redland Bay

Open 7 days a week from 7am-4:30pm (last vehicle entry at 4:15pm)
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲
Fees apply for commercial and non-resident users. Effective 6 October 2026, residential allowances and fees apply.

Payment accepted by EFTPOS or account.

Visiting tips
Donate and salvage from RecycleWorld

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • Hazardous waste
  • See items accepted for full details
Coochiemudlo Island

Address and Opening Hours
47-49 Elizabeth Street, Coochiemudlo Island 

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10am-2pm
Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲Fees apply for commercial and non-residents users for some items. Payment accepted by cash or account. 

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details
Karragarra Island

Address and Opening Hours
96 The Esplanade, Karragarra Island 

Open 7 days a week during daylight hours
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

What you can take

  • Scrap metal
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details

Commercial and non-resident users can only take scrap metal for free. All other commercial and non-residential waste is not accepted.

Lamb Island

Address and Opening Hours
21 Perulpa Drive, Lamb Island (access off Guy Street)

Open 7 days a week during daylight hours
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday 

What you can take 

  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • Scrap metal
  • See items accepted for full details

Commercial and non-resident users can only take scrap metal for free. All other commercial and non-residential waste is not accepted.

Macleay Island

Address and Opening Hours
14-50 Eastern Road, Macleay Island 

Open 7 days a week Monday to Friday 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲Fees apply for commercial and non-resident users for some items. Payment accepted by cash or account.

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details
North Stradbroke Island

Address and Opening Hours
100 East Coast Road, North Stradbroke Island

Open 7 days a week Monday to Friday 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 3pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲Fees apply for commercial and non-resident users for some items. Payment accepted by cash or account. 

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details
Russell Island

Address and Opening Hours
93-129 Davidson Road, Russell Island

Open 7 days a week Monday to Friday 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Fees and Payment
💲Fees apply for commercial and non-resident users for some items. Payment accepted by cash or account.

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • Landfill (mixed waste)
  • See items accepted for full details