Keep updated on current water restrictions and dam levels, and learn about how you can save water.

Look up Council's waste facilities, locations and opening hours, your bin collection days and information on recycling as well as litter and illegal dumping.

Help protect Townsville's natural environment and learn about Council’s initiatives, and the management of local pests and weeds.

Explore Townsville Laboratory Services, an advanced laboratory offering a range of services available to commercial and residential customers.

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Water, Waste & Environment

Water Supply & Dams

Water restriction levels, water saving tips, water meters and dam levels.

Waste & Recycling

Look up Council's waste facilities, your bin collection days, recycling information and more.

Wastewater

Find out more about the wastewater treatment process, the safety of treated and recycled water, environmental impacts and trade waste approvals.

Creek to Coral

Creek to Coral supports the community to connect with and understand the water cycle and water-related issues of our region and we are innovating to create a water sensitive city for the future.

Sustainable Destination

We have been working towards building and maintaining a Sustainable Destination, in line with Council’s Corporate Plan, and maintaining Eco-Certified Sustainable Destination status.

Pests & Weeds

Council is responsible for the prevention and management of restricted invasive pest plants and animals in Townsville, managed by Biosecurity staff.

Environmental Nuisances

Environmental nuisances include noise, dust, smoke, ash, aerosols, fumes, particles, light, odour, and other factors that can affect our quality of life.

Townsville Laboratory Services

Townsville Laboratory Services is an advanced analytical laboratory offering a range of services including water, wastewater, soil and pool water testing.