Transfer Stations and Landfills

Locations and opening hours

*The weight of waste is measured through the use of weighbridges at landfill sites. Should weighbridges not be operational, deemed weights will apply.

**Deemed weights apply as per fees and charges.

Hervey Range Transfer Station Resource Recovery Centre

The Resource Recovery Centre is designed to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Residents will now dispose of recyclables at the centre before taking any non-recyclable waste to the transfer station.

It is important to load your waste so items can be easily sorted at the centre. Separate your household waste into the following categories before visiting:

TIPS:

• Load reusable and recyclable items last for easy removal
• Flatten cardboard boxes and remove any plastic or styrofoam
• Secure your load – make sure it is tied down and/or covered

Recycling Facility Education Rooms

• If you are having trouble viewing how many questions you have completed, you may need to hover your cursor over the questions answered text in the top left-hand corner of your screen and scroll up or down to view the full text.
• Click on any of the videos playing on the televisions to display them larger.
• Some videos may take a moment to load before they play through completely.

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Stuart Waste Facility

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Hervey Range Transfer Station

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Magnetic Island Transfer Station

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What are the fees and charges?

You''ll find all of the fees and charges for Waste Services here.

What payments are accepted?

Our transfer stations and landfills accept cash, EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard. The exception is Toomulla Transfer Station which only accepts cash.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, card payments are preferred where possible.

What type of waste is allowed and what can be recycled for free?

Our facilities are capable of accepting a range of general waste items, however we ask that residents help us to recycle as much as possible by placing recyclable items in the marked areas.

The following items can be recycled for free. All you need to do is place them in the allocated sheds/spaces.

• Batteries
• TVs and computers (up to 20 pieces)
• Clean metals
• Clean cardboard
• Used oil (up to 20L)
• Gas bottles (up to 9kg)
• White goods
• Air conditioners
• Paint - HERVEY RANGE ONLY - Up to 100L in containers of 20L or less - conditions apply.

The following items are recycled at our transfer stations, but do have a disposal fee:

• Tyres

Stuart and Hervey Range have reuse/recycle shops on site which both accept a range of donated items including, but not limited to:

• Building materials
• Tools
• Furniture
• Bric-a-brac

Just drop in before going to the tip and ask them if they are interested in what you have.

Find more information about what you can recycle here.

Can I dispose of Domestic Asbestos?

Asbestos is accepted at Stuart Landfill, provided the below requirements are met:

• Asbestos must be sealed and double wrapped with heavy duty plastic at lease 0.2mm thick.
• Up to 175kg of asbestos products can be transported to Stuart Landfill per load. As a general guide, 175kg of typical asbestos cement sheet would occupy about a fifth of a normal household trailer. A quarter of a trailer would equate to approximately 250kg.

You must notify the Gatehouse operator upon arrival so you can be directed to the specified area for disposal.

Normal domestic waste charges will apply.

For further information on Asbestos Removal go to https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/asbestos and www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

What type of waste is not accepted?

The following items are not accepted at our landfills or transfer stations:

• Paints* and solvents
• Liquids
• Chemical waste
• Flares, explosives or combustible materials

These items can be taken to Cleanaway in the Bohle for disposal.

* Paint is free to dispose of at Hervey Range Transfer Station at the Paintback drop-off point. Up to 100L can be disposed of in containers of 20L or less - conditions apply

What is Paintback?

Paintback, established in 2016, is an industry-led initiative designed to divert unwanted paint and packaging from ending up in landfill and vital waterways. Hervey Range Transfer Station is Townsville’s drop-off location.

Up to 100L can be disposed of per vehicle, per visit, secured in containers of 20L or less.