Transfer Stations
Transfer Stations are located in Avoca, Beaufort, Landsborough and Snake Valley. It is important to remember that Council no longer has any of its own operating landfill sites, with all waste now being transported to landfill sites outside the municipality. Vouchers are no longer issued for use by residents at the Transfer Stations in Pyrenees Shire.
Household waste, green waste and recycling deposits will not attract a gate fee at any of our Transfer Stations as this is covered by the waste charge levied in rates (unless you're paying an unimproved property rate, in which case there will be a charge). Resident users of the Transfer Stations will require proof of their Pyrenees address – all you need is your licence! Non-resident ratepayers can use Transfer Stations with a copy of their rates notice.
Please note, building and construction waste is not included in the definition of 'domestic waste'.
Locations and opening times
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MON |
TUE |
WED |
THU |
FRI |
SAT |
SUN |
Beaufort
(2 Tip Road) |
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10am
-3pm |
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10am
-3pm |
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10am
-3pm |
10am
-3pm |
Avoca
(71 Russell Street) |
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10am
-3pm |
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10am
-3pm |
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10am
-3pm |
10am
-3pm |
Snake Valley
(298 Snake Valley
-Morchup Rd) |
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|
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10am
-4pm |
|
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10am
-4pm |
Landsborough
(2161 Ararat
-St Arnaud Rd) |
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|
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10am
-3pm |
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10am
-3pm |
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All of the above sites are closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on days of Total Fire Ban and/or a day rated as a Code Red.
All Transfer Stations can receive domestic waste, green waste, steel and 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. Landsborough Transfer Station will not accept mattresses, batteries, tyres, construction materials, gas bottles or refrigerators.
Domestic waste
Domestic waste is defined as general household waste and should be bagged or wrapped securely. Approved recyclables, including green waste, should be separated for ease of deposits at the Transfer Station. Placement of waste materials will be as directed by the Attendant. View the transfer station fees.
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. Domestic quantities of green waste are free to drop off at Transfer Stations for Pyrenees residents.
E-waste
From old phones, computers and household appliances to power tools and toys, if it’s got a plug, battery or cord and is unwanted, it’s e-waste. It could be any of a whole range of items from work, home or even the garden shed. E-waste can be taken to Transfer Stations at Beaufort, Avoca and Snake Valley. Collection points for small e-waste items such as batteries, mobile phones and chargers will be at the Avoca and Beaufort Information Centres.
Please note E-Waste requires cash payment for non-residents. View the transfer station fees.
Hard waste
Hard waste such as furniture, bicycles and mowers can be taken to Transfer Stations.
Pyrenees Shire Council offers a hard rubbish collection in Beaufort and Avoca once every three years. The next collection date for hard rubbish collection in Beaufort will be on Saturday 15 May 2021 and in Avoca on Saturday 22 May 2021, Find more information about what can and can't be collected.
Asbestos & Building Waste
Transfer Stations to do not accept asbestos or building waste. Whether you use a licensed asbestos removalist, or remove the asbestos yourself, you must be sure it goes to a licensed landfill. You can find a landfill that will accept asbestos on the EPA website.
Drum Muster
Council is part of the national Drum Muster program and collects empty chemical drums for recycling at the Avoca and Beaufort transfer stations. This service is useful to chemical users to reduce the impact on landfill by recycling these products. The containers, either plastic or steel, must be triple rinsed to the satisfaction of the Drum Muster Inspector at the transfer stations.
Drums can be disposed of at the Transfer Station on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Find out more about disposing unwanted chemicals.
Fees
Fees for domestic waste, green waste and recyclables are applicable for non-residents of Pyrenees Shire. Remaining fees for tyres, mattresses, bed bases and oil are payable by everyone.
Item |
Fees |
General Waste - Car/boot load
(½ m3 max) |
No charge ($30 for non-residents) |
General Waste - Utility or 6 x 4 trailer (1.0 m3 max) |
No charge ($60 for non-residents) |
Approved green waste (separated) |
No charge (non-residents $30/m3)
|
Approved recyclables |
No charge (non-residents $16/m3) |
Tyres |
Fees |
Car |
$10 |
Truck |
$36 |
Tractor |
$80 |
Rims only |
No charge |
E-waste |
Fees (cash only)
|
Irons, toasters, kettles (small appliances)
|
No Charge ($5 per item for non-residents) |
Computer equipment, printers, televisions and monitors |
No charge |
DVD players and Microwaves
|
No charge ($10 per item for non-residents)
|
Fridges, washing machines & white goods
|
No charge ($20 per item for non-residents) |
Other |
Fees |
Single mattresses |
$25 each |
Larger than single mattress |
$25 each |
Bed base |
$21 each |
Oil (waste automotive oil domestic quantities only - maximum 20 litres) |
$5 |
Batteries, scrap steel and parts of car bodies (whole car bodies will not be accepted) |
No charge |