Waste Management Facilities

Landfills

Council manages and operates eight landfill sites located throughout the shire. 

Landfills are used for the disposal of both commercial and domestic waste, and once our ‘rubbish’ goes in there we can no longer reuse that site. All household waste (red-lidded bin) collected in the kerbside service is disposed of at the nearest landfill site. Landfills are also used by commercial operators and local residents who do not receive a Council provided or commercial collection. 

Most types of waste will be accepted at landfill sites, excluding liquid and hazardous wastes. If you are unsure if your waste will be accepted at a landfill site, please contact your local landfill directly or Council.

Transfer Stations

Council manages and operates 13 transfer stations throughout the region. Transfer stations are set up as a central point for residents to dispose of most types of waste in an easy and effective manner. They are set up so that all waste is separated into types of materials, to enable recycling and reuse of as much material as possible.

All recyclables can be disposed of at these sites free of charge including plastics coded 1 – 5, glass, aluminium cans, steel cans and scrap metals. Disposal of all other non recyclable waste will be charged a gate fee, however no liquid or hazardous waste is accepted at these sites. Green waste less than 30cm in diameter is free.

If you are unsure of the disposal method required for any materials or want to clarify if your waste will be accepted at a transfer station, please contact your local site direct or Council's Waste Unit.

Transfer Station Operating Hours

• Anglers Rest
• Brodribb River
• Buldah
• Club Terrace            
• Combienbar            
• Deddick
• Dellicknora
• Ensay
• Gipsy Point
• Glen Wills
• Goongerah
• Tamboon
• Tubbut  

Fees and Charges

Why Sort My Load?

Transfer Stations are set up so you can drop off your recyclable waste first, then dispose of your remaining rubbish. Sorting your load at home means you can save time and effort at the transfer station, and you could also save money. By loading your trailer or ute correctly, you will make the most out of the recycling facilities before you head to the rubbish disposal area.

The Right Way to Load

When you start to load your waste, keep the same materials together in piles on your trailer or ute. Neat piles of green waste, timber and bricks on the sides and scrap metal on the top and any left over rubbish at the rear of your load will ensure that you can move from bay to bay and recycle your load first, then drop off you rubbish last.

Safety is important when visiting a transfer station. If your load has been sorted it will be much safer for you to dispose of your materials at the designated drop off points.  Securing your load with a net, tie down straps or ropes is essential before you head off to the transfer station.

The Wrong Way to Load

If you throw everything onto your trailer or ute it will be very hard to separate out recyclable items from your rubbish. You may then be tempted to throw everything into the rubbish collection point, rather than recycling. You will also be charged for the disposal of an unsorted load.