Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre to close temporarily from July

Mayor Karen Williams said the closure, from July 1 was necessary for the safety of employees, contractors and the community.

"Works are likely to continue until mid-August, weather permitting, mainly during daylight hours from Mondays to Saturdays, but with the possibility of some night works," she said.

"Every effort will be made to minimise noise and dust by using a water truck for dust suppression, and working between 6am and 6pm."

Cr Williams encouraged residents to either hold onto waste and recyclables or make use of the Redland Bay Recycling and Waste Centre while the Birkdale facility was closed, with commercial operators being asked to use alternative facilities during this period.

Councillor Tracey Huges said she understood the temporary closure may be an inconvenience for some people.

"I appreciate the community's patience and understanding while these vital works are completed," she said.

"This is a short term closure that will deliver much needed maintenance and upgrades."

Redland Bay Recycling and Waste Centre, located at 761-789 German Church Road, is open seven days a week from 7am-5pm.

This facility only accepts residential waste in vehicles with a gross combination vehicle mass of less than 4.5 tonnes.

Commercial operators are encouraged to go to alternative locations where possible during this time. These may include:

Chandler Resource Recovery Centre (Brisbane City Council), Tilley Road, Chandler - vehicles less than 4.5 tonnes GCVM

Resource Recoveries and Recycling, 706 Mount Cotton Road, Sheldon - does not accept Commercial and Industrial waste

Carbrook Waste and Recycling Facility (Logan City Council), 1801 Mount Cotton Road, Cornubia - vehicles less than 4.5t GCVM