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.
Supporting our community
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- Waste and recycling
Waste and recycling
Council provides a comprehensive waste collection, disposal, recycling and advisory service for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
- Animals and pets
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
Roads and transport
Find information on road closures, road safety, public transport and parking regulations.
- First Nations Partnerships
First Nations Partnerships
Council's First Nations Partnerships team, advocate for community needs, provide First Nations policy advice, and support engagement.
- Community engagement
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
Community safety
Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Coast residents and visitors.
- Community support
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
Community facilities
Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
- Grants and funding
Grants and funding
Council offers a range of grants and funding for community projects and artistic development.
- Awards and ceremonies
Awards and ceremonies
Find out about council's Citizenship Ceremonies, Community Awards and other council awards
- Volunteering
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
New residents
Overview of council services and other useful information for new residents to the Sunshine Coast.
- Quarry services
Quarry services
Council supports our growing region through the operation of two quarries to supply premium quality rock products.
- Sunshine Coast Libraries
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.