Water & waste

About us

About us

Council's Water & Waste unit works to deliver quality and reliable water, wastewater and waste services that meet the needs of our community in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner. More...

Forms and permits

Forms

Forms and permits for Direct Debit, Trade waste, Waste & recycling, Water / water billing, Plumbing services and Water Laboratory services. More...

Plumbing services

Plumbing services

Plumbing assessment, inspections, compliance certificates on plumbing and drainage work and on-site sewerage installations on all buildings in the Cairns regional area. Inspection and testing on water supply and sewerage installation in new subdivisions. More...

Water and waste projects

Projects

Cairns Regional Council is delivering a range of capital works and operational projects to meet our community's water and waste needs, now and into the future. More...

Trade waste

Trade waste & sewage

Trade waste is a liquid discharge containing trade or factory wastes, chemicals or other impurities from any business, trade or manufacturing premises More...

Waste and Recycling

Waste & recycling

Our waste and recycling services and facilities aim to minimise waste disposal to landfill, making our region cleaner and greener for future generations. Read more on how to reduce, reuse and recycle, where our facilities are located and which items are accepted for disposal. More...

Cleaner Seas Edmonton

Water sources & supply

Information about water sources and water supply in the Cairns region. Includes information about Copperlode Falls Dam, Lake Morris, Behana Creek, Rex Creek, and Council's Water Treatment Plants. More...

Water management

Water management

Council is working to reduce water demand and improve water use efficiency within the community. Our Water Demand Management Strategy guides regional actions, projects and communications from 2009 to 2012. More...

Water services

Water billing

Council reads water meters three times each financial year, and issues water notice bills to some 65,000 customers. More...