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Brisbane deploys 750 temporary waste bins to assist Cyclone Alfred cleanup

March 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Brisbane deploys 750 temporary waste bins to assist Cyclone Alfred cleanup

Brisbane, March 12 (Australia India News Newsdesk)
Brisbane City Council has deployed more than 750 temporary waste bins across nearly 200 locations to assist residents with post-cyclone cleanup efforts following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The initiative aims to support those who missed their regular bin collection or need to dispose of spoiled food due to prolonged power outages.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner praised the resilience of residents and emphasized the council’s commitment to restoring normalcy as quickly as possible. “Our residents have been so resilient to the power outages and flooding, and we’re now deploying more than 750 waste bins to help them clean up quicker,” he said.
The temporary bins, similar to those used after the 2011 and 2022 floods, will be emptied regularly and remain in place as long as necessary. Additional bins may be rolled out if needed.
Cyclone Alfred left almost 57,000 homes without power, with thousands still waiting for electricity restoration. The lack of refrigeration has resulted in significant amounts of spoiled food, creating an urgent need for waste disposal solutions.
Council has already conducted a special red-top bin collection and resumed regular waste collection services on Monday. However, some households missed collection due to blocked roads and flooding. A special kerbside collection for flood-impacted suburbs is set to begin next Monday.
“We are approaching this disaster clean-up very methodically to ensure it can be done quickly and correctly, with a clear plan for household waste, green waste, and flood waste,” Schrinner added.
In addition to household waste disposal, Brisbane City Council is focusing on clearing green waste from roads, parks, and other public spaces. Residents are encouraged to assist neighbors with clearing fallen trees, branches, and debris from their properties.
The council’s Ute Army is also available to help residents clear green waste. Those needing assistance can contact the council call center, while volunteers willing to help can reach out to their local councillor. To further support green waste disposal, free tipping is available at Brisbane’s Resource Recovery Centres, operating from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM at locations in Nudgee Beach, Willawong, Ferny Grove, and Chandler.
Two temporary green waste satellite sites have also been set up at Mount Coot-tha and Camp Hill, with more sites expected to open before the weekend.
“Our suburbs are where people live, work, and relax, and we are doing everything we can to get them tidied up and back to normal as soon as possible,” Schrinner said. “If we all work together in this cleanup, we will get Brisbane back up and running sooner.”
Residents can find a list of temporary waste bin locations on the Council’s website.

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Date:
March 14
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm