Living and community
Council provides a range of services and community facilities to residents of the Sunshine Coast, ranging from waste collection and community funding and support programs to libraries, community halls, transport services, and animal shelters and pet-friendly parks.
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Waste and recycling
Council provides a comprehensive waste collection, disposal, recycling and advisory service for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Animals and pets
Find information about your responsibilities as a pet owner, pet registration and regulations, and places to exercise your pets.
Roads and transport
Find information on road closures, road safety, public transport and parking regulations.
First Nations Partnerships
Council's First Nations Partnerships team, advocate for community needs, provide First Nations policy advice, and support engagement.
Parking
Drivers on the Sunshine Coast should be aware of the local parking rules.
Community engagement
Through council's community engagement program, you can stay informed or have your say on a range of council projects and activities.
Community safety
Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Coast residents and visitors.
Community support
The Sunshine Coast is a great place to live and work. One of the main reasons for this are it's people. Council works to support communities through programs, projects and campaigns. Working alongside community will ensure our region is strong because, Together we thrive.
Community facilities
Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
Grants and funding
Council offers a range of grants and funding for community projects and artistic development.
Awards and ceremonies
Find out about council's Citizenship Ceremonies, Community Awards and other council awards
Volunteering
Council appreciates and values the time and dedication of all its volunteers. Find out what volunteering opportunities council offers and how to get involved.
New residents
Overview of council services and other useful information for new residents to the Sunshine Coast.
Quarry services
Council supports our growing region through the operation of two quarries to supply premium quality rock products.
Sunshine Coast Libraries
Council's library service includes eight branches and two mobile libraries. Membership is free and you can read, watch, listen and learn.
Community news
Maroochydore’s major transit arterial design upgrade
Council is planning to upgrade Sugar Road and Maud Street, which together form one of the main routes into the Sunshine Coast's growing city centre. After listening to community feedback, Council has released an Updated Concept Design.
There’s an App for that: Council help, simplified
What day is my bin day? Spotted a pothole? Repairs required at your local playground? There’s an app for that!
Future of our coastline in your hands
It's time to have your say on draft plans for a coordinated approach to managing our coastal areas.
Council appoints new CEO
Council’s newly appointed CEO is an experienced leader with a strong track record in both public and private sectors and a commitment to community engagement and financial acumen.
Fresh roadmap for our strong communities
These actions will help our region become more welcoming, caring and vibrant, with priorities set by our communities.
Maroochydore’s major transit arterial design upgrade
Council is planning to upgrade Sugar Road and Maud Street, which together form one of the main routes into the Sunshine Coast's growing city centre. After listening to community feedback, Council has released an Updated Concept Design.
There’s an App for that: Council help, simplified
What day is my bin day? Spotted a pothole? Repairs required at your local playground? There’s an app for that!
Future of our coastline in your hands
It's time to have your say on draft plans for a coordinated approach to managing our coastal areas.
Council appoints new CEO
Council’s newly appointed CEO is an experienced leader with a strong track record in both public and private sectors and a commitment to community engagement and financial acumen.
Fresh roadmap for our strong communities
These actions will help our region become more welcoming, caring and vibrant, with priorities set by our communities.