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The Ballina Resource Recovery Centre is CLOSED today and tomorrow. Bin collection for today, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March has been postponed. Please keep your bins inside your property in a safe location (not on the kerbside). Our collection drivers will be back collecting your waste as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Comprehensive modern library facilities are available in Alstonville, Ballina and Lennox Head.
All libraries (including the mobile library vehicle) provide free wi-fi, large print books and a great range of children, adult and reference titles.
Ballina Library also holds a significant Local History Collection, which includes historic photographs of the area.
The libraries are part of the Richmond Tweed Regional Library Service - the largest regional library service in NSW.
Ask your local librarian if you have a special literary request - they may be able to source it for you.
Visit the Richmond Tweed Library website
Alstonville Cultural Centre, 42-46 Commercial Road, Alstonville
Telephone - 02 6628 5527
Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm (closed 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
Saturday - 9am - 12noon
8 River Street, Ballina
Telephone - 02 6686 2831
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9am - 5pm
Wednesday - 9am - 7pm
Sunday - 1pm - 4pm
Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Cnr Park Lane & Mackney Lane, Lennox Head
Telephone - 02 6687 6398
Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm