All Townsville residents affected by the severe rainfall event are now eligible to dispose of their household disaster waste at any of Council’s Waste Facilities at no charge.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said people across the whole Local Government Area (LGA) had been affected by the severe monsoon event.
“You don’t need to be completely inundated to have been affected by this event, people have lost items to mould, had trees come down or have lost the entire contents of their house,” Cr Greaney said.
“So for those who have household disaster waste, you can bring it to our waste facilities at no charge.
“This isn’t about people taking advantage of the weather event for a backyard cleanup, this is for people who have been affected.”
Councillor Greaney said residents had two weeks to get their flood affected waste to Council waste facilities from tomorrow.
“We don’t want people rushing the clean up effort, safety should be paramount, there have already been reports of people suffering snake bites, so it’s critical people are aware of their surroundings and not trudging through flood water,” she said.
“There is plenty of water lying around and it’s important people know flood waters are heavily contaminated with hazards like dirt and debris and can carry harmful bacteria including those causing diseases like melioidosis and leptospirosis.
“Make sure you are wearing protective clothing like boots and gloves.”
Councillor Greaney reminded residents that Council would not be doing a kerb side green waste collection.
“We’re asking that people do not create safety hazards by placing green waste on the kerb as Council will not be collecting it.
“The great news is our Council waste facilities at Hervey Range, Stuart, Toomulla, Bluewater and Magnetic Island are open as normal and green waste can be dropped off all year round.”
Council waste facilities will be taking residential disaster waste at no charge from Saturday 8 February till close of business Sunday 23 February.
Council’s Toomulla and Bluewater Transfer Station are currently open outside of their normal operational days until Tuesday, 11 February 2025. Normal Operational days will resume after that.
Regular domestic waste not related to the monsoon event, hazardous waste, tyres, and solar panels will be charged per current fees and charges.
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