Information for schools

Mackay Regional Council has free, fun and interactive waste education programs for schools and community groups to utilise.

You can visit our recycling centre

Schools and community groups can visit and see our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in-action.

Our facility is located at 42 Crichtons Road, Paget. This is where your recyclables from your yellow-lidded kerbside bin are taken and processed for market.

Please note that all bookings are temporarily closed due to staffing. If you have an existing booking, please contact us at Waste.Services@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Community group visits

Community groups are also encouraged to tour the Materials Recovery Facility. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate community groups out of normal working hours.

School visits

If classes are unable to participate in on-site tours of the Material Recovery Facility, waste education sessions can be delivered in the classroom or the waste education trailer can be booked for a school visit.

Waste education trailer

Mackay Regional Council's Waste Education Trailer is available to come to your school or community group. It contains bright colourful messages on recycling including worm farming and composting initiatives to help reduce our waste. Bookings are essential.

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Online resources

We also have online waste education resources you can use in school or at home.