Waste Management

The bush is not your bin. Dumping is illegal in the NPA. Fines apply.

The Bush is NOT your bin!

NPARC is running an ongoing awareness and education campaign to help reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the beautiful and unique Northern Peninsula Area.

Did you know that the NPA Transfer Station is free for waste disposal - and is open daily?

You can see the details below. While we know that dumping near your home may be convenient please support our community and take your rubbish to the NPA Transfer Station.

Report Illegal Rubbish Dumping: T. 4090 4120 or 0456 961350.

 

View Video - Bush is Not your Bin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKVYabQiB-A

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council received funding from the Queensland Government’s Litter and Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program.

NPA Waste Transfer Station - Open to Public:

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.45pm

Saturday 8.30 - 2.45pm

Sunday & Public Holidays 2pm - 5pm

NPA Transfer Station @ Umagico is Located on Injinoo Rd - the main road between Umagico and Injinoo.

NB. Injinoo landfill (located on southern exit road) is closed to the public, open by appointment only.

What can be dumped at NPA Transfer Station

  • General household waste
  • Green waste
  • Automotive waste - incl. tyres, batteries, old vehicles
  • Building waste
  • Fishing waste

If you see illegal dumping report it to Council

Report illegal dumping to NPARC Bamaga Office - Call: T: 4090 4120 or 0456 961350.

Or, report via 'SNAP. SEND. SOLVE.' app - download to your mobile device via Google Play store or Apple App store. Simply snap a photo, upload, write a few details and press Send to NPARC. Council will review to Solve the issue. 

NPARC Refuse Collection

KERBSIDE COLLECTIONS

  • Monday & Thursday:
    • Seisia, New Mapoon & Injinoo
  • Tuesday & Friday:
    • Bamaga & Umagico
  • Wednesday - Commercial properties

Public Toilets

The following public toilets are serviced by Council Waste Water staff:

  • Seisia Wharf
  • Bamaga Oval
  • Lui St Park, Bamaga
  • Alau Beach (Umagico)
  • Injinoo Lookout
  • Muttee Head

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council is pleased to continue to provide temporary toilets facilities at Pajinka (Northern most tip of mainland Australia).

The temporary toilets have been installed for the convenience of visitors to the area and to reduce the environmental and visual impact on the area from human activity.

Council has a schedule to pump out and clean the toilets and replace toilet paper. Visitors are asked to provide their own toilet paper - where possible.

Pajinka: Council is also working towards the installation of permanent toilet facilities at Pajinka (The Tip).

Muttee Heads: New Public Toilet facility completed in 2024 - now operational at the public campground.

Somerset Campground: Toilets are serviced by Land and Sea Rangers.

Jardine River Ferry: Toilets are serviced by the Ferry Crew.

*** Please report any issues with the toilets to the NPARC office in Bamaga (4090 4119 or 4090 4120).

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