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. 

You can take large, excess and hazardous waste to your local centre. Material dropped off at these sites is transported to recycling, composting or landfill facilities. Fees apply for commercial and non-resident customers. 

Birkdale

Upcoming maintenance works - Wednesday 29 July (weather and site works permitting)

Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre will be partially closed for essential works and maintenance on Wednesday 29 July. The top area at the site will be closed for:

  • Asbestos, Cement Sheeting and all suspected asbestos
  • Bricks and Concrete
  • Cardboard
  • Clean Soil
  • E-waste
  • Gas bottles, Lead Acid Batteries
  • Green waste
  • Scrap metal
  • Timber
  • Tyres

The following material is still accepted: Landfill (mixed waste) and Oil (motor and cooking).

We kindly ask that visitors either use the facility on an alternative day or visit the Redland Bay Waste and Recycling Centre (761-789 German Church Road, Redland Bay) during this period.

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.
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
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste

   

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. Payment accepted by EFTPOS or account.

Visiting tips
Donate and salvage from RecycleWorld

What you can take

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste

 

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
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste

 

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
  • General waste

Commercial and non-resident users can only take scrap metal for free.

 

Lamb Island

Address and Opening Hours
21 Perulpa Drive, Lamb Island 

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

What you can take 

  • Recycling
  • Green waste
  • General waste

Commercial and non-resident users can only take scrap metal for free.

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
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste

 

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
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste

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
  • General waste
  • Hazardous waste