Green thumbs are gearing up for the region's annual garden mulch giveaway next weekend, with a limited supply of mulch available free of charge from Cairns Regional Council's waste transfer stations.

The giveaway follows the recent free green waste disposal period, provided to help residents clean up their yards before the wet season.

"Staff at the transfer stations have been busy mulching piles and piles of clippings and branches,” Mayor Bob Manning said.

“Now that mulch can be returned to the community free of charge. But get in early if you can, as there is a limited supply and it can disappear quickly.”

Mulch will be available to collect on Friday, 13 December, to Monday, 16 December from the following locations:

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• Portsmith Transfer Station (open 7 days 8.30 am – 5.15pm)
• Smithfield Transfer Station (Mon to Sat 7am – 5.15pm, Sun 9am – 5.15 pm)
• Gordonvale Transfer Station (7 days 8.30 am - 5:15pm)
• Killaloe Transfer Station (Mon to Sat 8am - 5.15 pm, Sun 9am - 5.15pm)
• Newell Beach Transfer Station (Mon & Fri 7am – 11.45am, Wed noon – 5.45pm, Sat 7am - 6pm)
• Babinda Transfer Station (7 days 8.30am – 4.30pm)

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Mulch is for domestic use only and can be collected via car, utility, trailer or light truck up to 4 tonnes maximum GVM.

Council staff will be able to assist with loading vehicles using appropriate mechanical equipment.