Waste MANAGEMENT
What is Waste?
Waste is part of everyday living. Waste can be classified in several different categories according to the source and method of its collection.
Domestic or Municipal Waste – includes household waste collected weekly by Councils kerbside service; wastes taken by individuals to landfill sites, and wastes collected from cleanup days and public litter bins.
Commercial Wastes – includes non-hazardous solid wastes produced by shops, offices, restaurants and hospitals.
Regulated Wastes – are wastes with properties that require special consideration and handling. Special wastes may be of a commercial or industrial source and can include treated medical waste, asbestos, contaminated soil, oils, rubber tyres, batteries and any type of hazardous waste.
How do I access a locked waste facility?
For all enquiries regarding Council’s waste disposal facilities including how to obtain an access, please contact Council’s Environment Health Department on 1300 696 272.
Unfortunately, there will be times where Council has to temporarily change opening hours of our facilities. *To view Council’s Facility Closures – please click here*