The Burdekin Shire Council has announced changes to the Clare Transfer Station’s operating days following a six‑month trial and clear community feedback on opening times.
Councillors received a report at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 10 February 2026, reviewing the trial conducted between 4 July 2025 and 2 January 2026. During the trial, the facility’s schedule shifted from weekly Sunday openings in 2024/2025 to a fortnightly Friday service in 2025/2026.
According to a council media release, the trial aimed “to assess community usage patterns, determine whether Friday openings were more convenient for residents, and identify any potential operational efficiencies.”
Community feedback was collected via email submissions, Customer Request Management entries, and a QR code feedback tool. While the number of responses was limited, the council reported several consistent themes. Feedback showed a clear preference for Sunday operations, with only a small number of residents advising that Friday openings suited their needs. No feedback opposed the facility operating on a fortnightly basis.
Comments also highlighted the comparative suitability of Sundays versus Fridays, and the need for clearer signage and better communication to help residents know which fortnight the site is open.
Friday 13 February 2026 was the final Friday opening. From 1 March 2026, the Clare Transfer Station will return to Sunday openings on a fortnightly schedule, coinciding with the same fortnight that yellow‑lid recycling bins are serviced.
Residents seeking further information are encouraged to contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
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