Environment & Waste

Council is committed to looking after our natural environment. We do this by:

Protecting our wildlife
Restoring our landscape
Controlling weeds and pest animals
Improving our waste management

We work with local environment groups to achieve these goals.

Group	Contact details
Gympie Region Environmental Advocacy Team (GREAT) https://www.great.org.au/	07 5482 4766 greatconsortium1@gmail.com 25 Stewart Terrace, Gympie
ANARRA https://anarra.org/	07 5343 4859 anarrawildlife@gmail.com
Cooloola City Farm Nursery Inc. http://www.cooloolacityfarm.org/index.php	0422 215 953 ccfni09@gmail.com Tin Can Bay Rd, Tin Can Bay
Cooloola Coastcare https://www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/	0478 039 322 Coordinator@cooloolacoastcare.org.au PO Box 109, Tin Can Bay
Gympie & District Field Naturalists Club Inc. https://gympienats.blogspot.com/	07 5408 3373 or 0459 672 595
Cooloola Nature http://www.birdingcooloola.org.au/	07 5482 6721 cooloolanature@spiderweb.com.au
Gympie and District Landcare https://gympielandcare.org.au/	07 5483 8866 admin@gympielandcare.org.au 5 Groves Road, Araluen
Gympie and District Sustainability Alliance (GADSA) https://www.gadsa.net/	info@gadsa.net https://www.facebook.com/Gympie-and-District-Sustainability-Alliance
Koala Action Gympie Region (KAGR) https://www.kagr.org.au/	president@kagr.org.au secretary@kagr.com.au
Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) http://mrccc.org.au/	07 5482 4766 admin@mrccc.org.au 25 Stewart Terrace, Gympie
Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council https://wbbec.org.au/	0423 932 431 (Regional Engagement Coordinator) 0411 360 074 (Admin) admin@wbbec.org.au PO Box 97, Maryborough QLD 4650

Controlling Weeds and Pest Animals

Learn about the management and control of weeds and pest animals in. Find resources and guidelines to help protect local ecosystems and maintain a healthy environment.

Future of Waste

Discover Council's plans for waste management and sustainability. Learn about future initiatives to reduce waste, promote recycling, and create a more environmentally-friendly community.

Protecting our Wildlife

Learn about efforts to protect wildlife in the region. Explore conservation initiatives, habitat preservation, and ways you can help local species and their environments.

Restoring our Landscape

Explore Council’s efforts in restoring and rehabilitating local landscapes aimed at preserving natural habitats and enhancing the region’s ecosystems.

Sustainability

Learn about programs, projects, and strategies aimed at creating a greener, more sustainable future for the region and its residents.

Waste Disposal

Find information on waste disposal services including local waste facilities, collection schedules, and recycling programs to help keep the community clean.

Free Trees for Ratepayers

Gympie ratepayers can collect two free native tube stock plants per rates notice to support local biodiversity. Plants are available from participating nurseries.