Residents are being urged to be mindful of what they place in their waste, recycling and green waste bins with poor waste and recycling habits contributing to a $3.6 million rise in waste management costs for Redland City Council over the last two years. Redland City Council Mayor Karen Williams said that with the State Continue reading…
Redlands Coast residents have been reminded not to dispose of hazardous waste in their wheelie bins following a fire in a waste truck at Capalaba. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the incident last week forced the driver to dump burning waste, with fire and emergency services called to the scene. “What is believed to Continue reading…
Three South East Queensland Councils have joined forces to deliver a regional recycling facility that could start construction next year and divert tonnes of waste from landfill. The $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal announced on Monday will support a raft of waste reform and infrastructure, with the potential for projects to include an innovative plan Continue reading…
Redland City Council has adopted a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan which will put Redlands Coast on the path to becoming a zero waste society by 2050. Mayor Karen Williams said the key focus of the plan is to encourage residents to ‘lift the right lid’ to ensure the right waste was going in Continue reading…
Redland City Council is encouraging the community to get involved in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March. Mayor Karen Williams said local residents could join an existing Clean Up group or create their own. “Getting involved will benefit the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast by creating a cleaner environment and protecting our Continue reading…
Redland City Council hopes to collect more than three tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) for recycling during an annual collection drive for the island communities from 12 to 28 February 2022. Mayor Karen Williams said e-waste was one of the fastest growing types of waste worldwide and most could be recycled. “Australia generates the highest Continue reading…
Normal traffic arrangements resume today at the entrance to Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre and Judy Holt Recreation Reserve on Old Cleveland Road East, Birkdale. A temporary speed limit reduction and traffic management had been in place during the traditionally busy Christmas holiday period. Redland City Council would like to thank motorists for their patience Continue reading…
Redlands Coast residents are encouraged to add recycling to their Christmas lists this year. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said recycling was important all-year round but particularly during the festive season, when people tend to generate extra waste. “Christmas is of course a special time of year when families and friends come together to celebrate, Continue reading…
Redland City Council is asking residents to slow down in their rush to the Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre this festive season. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council would improve safety by temporarily reducing the speed limit and implementing other safety measures near the popular Birkdale facility, which traditionally experienced an increase in traffic Continue reading…
A green milestone has been reached with 20,000 green waste bins now in use across Redlands Coast. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams presented local resident Michelle Sullivan with her new bin, the city’s 20,000th, and thanked her for joining the growing green bin brigade. “People like Michelle are really making a difference because the contents Continue reading…