Residents have been urged to keep their distance and be patient when using local rubbish dumps.
It comes as all waste transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday.
Local Disaster Management Group chairwoman Karen Williams said temporary rules had been implemented to help keep safe everyone who used waste transfer stations by ensuring social distancing.
"First and foremost, residents should observe the federal government's advice and avoid non-essential travel," Cr Williams said.
"We have kept our waste transfer stations open to residents on a restricted basis as we understand there will still be a need at this time but, please, do not go unless it is absolutely necessary - and, if you do need to make a trip, allow plenty of time and respect other users and staff.
"Our safety measures mean the average tip run will take longer than usual, so please be patient as these restrictions are there to protect you and your families. We are all in this together and need to show kindness to each other."
Council chief executive Andrew Chesterman said bin collections were not affected.
"So before considering a trip to a waste transfer station, make full use of your home bins, sign up for council's green bin and consider composting," Mr Chesterman said.
"Consider whether to delay waste-generating projects, set-up a separate recycling station in your home to keep the right things inside the yellow-lid bin - only paper, cardboard, aluminium, hard plastic and metal.
"The kids can also get creative and turn some waste items into fun home projects or get them involved in composting to make room in your red-lid waste bin. The bonus is free compost for your garden.
"If you are able, consider finding a place to store excess waste until later."
You will find plenty of information about composting at redland.qld.gov.au
Temporary measures at waste transfer stations include:
Vehicle restrictions on entry to maintain social distancing.
Visitors and staff must keep 1.5 metres from all other people.
No more than two people are allowed per unloading area at any one time.
Payment via EFT or account only. No cash payments are accepted.
Household kerbside collections of general waste, green waste and recycling continue.
When using waste transfer stations it is best to avoid the weekend or, if you have to visit on the weekend, go early.
It is best to have a full load before going to the dump and to try to avoid waste.
