Transfer Stations

Transfer stations are located in Avoca, Beaufort, Snake Valley and Landsborough. It is important to remember that Council no longer has any of its own operating landfills with all waste now being transported outside the municipality to other landfills.

Locations and opening times

All of the above sites are closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

All transfer stations can receive domestic waste, green waste, steel, and kerbside recyclables including paper and cardboard. Used car oil can be received at both Avoca and Beaufort facilities. Mattresses, car and truck tyres will have a separate charge to the general rate.

Domestic Waste

Domestic waste is defined as general household waste and should be bagged or wrapped securely. Approved recyclables, including green waste, should be segregated in loads to achieve reduced fees. Placement of waste materials will be as directed by the Attendant. Gate fees are applicable to incoming materials at time of entry. Tip pass vouchers are applicable to those that present them to the Attendant.

Green Waste

A specific area is provided at each of the transfer station facilities for residents to drop off green waste such as tree branches, prunings, grass and leaf litter. The waste is converted into chipped mulch.

Hard Waste

Hard waste such as furniture, bicycles and mowers can be taken to transfer stations. General hard waste is charged at normal domestic waste rates once tipping pass entitlements are used up.

Vouchers

Domestic and Green Waste Vouchers have been accepted and used across the Shire for several years now.

• Twenty-four (24) domestic waste vouchers are issued to residents in rural areas with improved properties that do not have a kerbside collection service. Each tear-off voucher allows the equivalent of one 240 litre bin in volume.
• Four (4) green and hard waste vouchers are issued to all residents in rural areas that have improved properties. Each voucher allows for disposal of 0.5 cubic metres of hard waste or one cubic metre of green waste.

Fees