Rubbish Removal Options in Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads sits right on the NSW-Queensland border, and its waste management is handled by Tweed Shire Council. Whether you're in Tweed Heads proper, Tweed Heads South, Banora Point, or Terranora, here's your complete guide to rubbish removal options.
Tweed Shire Council Waste Services
All Tweed Shire residents receive:
- General waste (red lid): collected weekly
- Recycling (yellow lid): collected fortnightly
- Garden organics (green lid): collected fortnightly
- Bulky waste collection: available on request, limited to a set number per year
Check the Tweed Shire Council website or call 02 6670 2400 for your specific collection schedule and to book bulky waste pickups.
Tweed Shire Tip Locations
Tweed Shire has two main waste facilities:
Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre
Located on Dulguigan Road, Stotts Creek — this is the main facility for Tweed Heads residents. Open seven days (except Christmas Day and Good Friday), it accepts:
- General waste
- Green waste
- Recyclables (metals, cardboard, glass)
- E-waste (free drop-off)
- Household chemicals (periodic collection events)
- Mattresses
- Whitegoods
Murwillumbah Waste Management Facility
Located on Quarry Road, Murwillumbah — a secondary option for residents in the western parts of Tweed Shire. Similar services to Stotts Creek but smaller in scale.
The Border Factor
Living on the border creates unique situations. Some Tweed Heads residents are closer to Gold Coast waste facilities than Tweed Shire ones. However, Gold Coast City Council facilities are for Gold Coast ratepayers only — Tweed residents will be charged commercial rates if they use them. Always use your designated Tweed Shire facilities to get resident pricing.
Common Rubbish Removal Needs in Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads has some specific waste challenges:
- Retirement living cleanouts: Tweed Heads has a large retirement community, and downsizing or deceased estate clearances are common
- Holiday unit turnovers: the tourism industry generates regular waste from short-term rentals
- Cross-border moves: people moving between QLD and NSW often need to offload furniture and belongings that don't suit their new home
- Storm and flood debris: the Tweed River floodplain is vulnerable to flooding, particularly in the low-lying areas around Tweed Heads South and Chinderah
Professional Rubbish Removal in Tweed Heads
Vanish Rubbish Removal services the entire Tweed Shire, including:
- Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South
- Banora Point and Terranora
- Kingscliff and Chinderah
- Murwillumbah and surrounding areas
- Pottsville and Cabarita Beach
We handle everything from single-item pickups to full house clearances. Our local knowledge means we know the fastest routes, the right disposal facilities, and the specific council requirements for the Tweed Shire.
What We Remove in Tweed Heads
- Household junk and general waste
- Furniture and mattresses
- Whitegoods and appliances
- Garden waste and green waste
- Renovation and construction waste
- E-waste and electronics
- Deceased estate clearances
- Hoarder cleanouts
Get a Quote
For fast, affordable rubbish removal in Tweed Heads and surrounds, call Vanish Rubbish Removal on 0468 000 922. We offer same-day service and upfront pricing with no hidden fees.