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New operating hours are being trialled at the Murray Upper Waste Transfer Station as Council reviews the long-term sustainability of waste services across the region. Photo supplied: Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cassowary Coast Regional Council will trial reduced operating hours at the Murray Upper Waste Transfer Station as part of a broader review of waste services across the region.
The station’s last day of regular trading was Saturday 29th August, with the new trial arrangement to begin on Sunday 20th September. Under the temporary schedule, the Murray Upper facility will open every third Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm.
The trial forms part of Council’s Resource Recovery and Waste Strategy 2026–2030 and aims to determine how waste services can remain sustainable while continuing to meet community needs.
Council said increasing costs associated with maintaining current service levels, including rising fuel prices, were among the factors prompting the review. Throughout the trial, Council will monitor usage of the Murray Upper facility, operational costs, access to alternative waste services and any changes in demand.
Mayor Teresa Millwood said no final decision had been made on the facility’s long-term operation.
“Council is trialling these changes before making any final decisions on the viability and sustainability of waste services within the region, whilst continuing to meet the needs of the community,” Mayor Millwood said.
Residents will continue to have access to the region’s other waste transfer stations during the trial. The closest alternatives are Cardwell, which opens every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 9am to 1pm, and Tully, which operatesseven days a week with varying opening hours.
Free waste vouchers will continue to be accepted at all Cassowary Coast waste transfer stations, including Murray Upper.
The findings from the trial will be used to help Council determine the future operation of the Murray Upper facility.
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