Council Customer Service Centre
The Council's Customer Service Centre will close from 3pm Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Friday 2 January.
Resource Recovery Centre holiday hours
The Ballina Resource Recovery Centre will be CLOSED on the following public holidays:
- Thursday 25 December 2025
- Friday 26 December 2026
- Thursday 1 January 2026
Significant delays are expected between Christmas and New Year. Plan your visit for another day if possible.
Salvage Shed
- Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24/12/25 - Shop closes at 2.30pm
- Christmas Day, Thursday 25/12/25 - Closed
- Boxing Day, Friday 26/12/25 - Closed
- New Years Day, Thursdays 01/01/26 - Closed
The shop will be open from 9.30 to 3.30pm on all other days.
Bin Collection Services
Bin collection services will operate as usual across the Shire, including on public holidays (even on Christmas Day).
Burns Point Ferry
Burns Point Ferry will be CLOSED on Thursday 25 December, reopening 5.30am Friday 26 December.
Community Libraries
All branches of the Richmond Tweed Regional Library will close at midday on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Monday 5 January. For more information visit their website.
Northern Rivers Community Gallery
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery will be closed from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 8 January 2026.
Community pools
Ballina War Memorial Pool will be closed Christmas Day and open 8am to 5pm on all other public holidays.
Alstonville Aquatic Centre will be closed Christmas Day and open 10am to 5pm on all other public holidays.
