The Portsmith Transfer Station and the Buy Back Shop will remain closed until further notice.
This is to prioritise safety, allow management of the fire within the waste stockpile to ensure it does not reignite, and continue to process our kerbside waste collection.
Council has deployed additional staff to the Smithfield and Gordonvale Transfer Stations (open seven days a week from 8.30am to 5.15pm) to assist with potential extra demand.
There is no impact on kerbside waste collection – residents are advised to place their waste and recycling bins on the kerb as usual.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the fire at the Bedminster Advanced Resource Recovery Facility on 23 January 2025.
Queensland Fire and Rescue crews have contained the fire and remain on the scene to monitor any possible reignition.
Due to structural collapse, the fire is still smouldering and producing visible smoke, which may affect the surrounding areas over coming days.
Onsite crews are monitoring the smoke with results indicating that the emissions do not pose a public health risk.
Residents in smoke affected areas – especially those with health conditions, those over 65, infants and children, and pregnant women – are advised to close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required.
Council is working closely with the Queensland Fire Department and the operator of the Advanced Resource Recovery Facility to ensure the site is secure and safe, and to determine when the Portsmith Transfer Station can be reopened to the public.
