Transfer Stations and Landfills
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In line with the Queensland Government's easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, the following facilities have now been re-opened. |
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To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Council’s waste facilities will be accepting card payments only until further notice. Townsville City Council is still delivering essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although our waste facilities remain open, Council urges residents to only visit when essential. Social distancing and safety requirements apply and may result in delays. How to avoid or reduce visits:
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Townsville Transfer Stations and Landfills
We have one operational landfill and five transfer stations that are open to the public for the purpose of waste disposal and depositing recycling. Council offers residents free household green waste and recycling disposal at all facilities, year round.
Locations and opening hours
| Location | Waste Accepted | Opening Hours | Closures |
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| Stuart 24 Vantassel Street, Stuart Map | Commercial and domestic waste is accepted.* | 6.30am to 5.45pm daily. | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
| Hervey Range Hervey Range Road, Bohle Plains Map | Domestic waste only.** Please note: this facility does not accept construction, demolition or regulated waste. | 7am to 4.45pm daily. | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
| Toomulla Toomulla Beach Road, Toomulla Map |
Domestic waste and e-waste only (Excluding excessively bulky items**). Commercial customers are not able to use this facility. |
Saturday only 7.30am to 4.30pm | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
| Bluewater Bluewater Drive, Bluewater (78 Jaloonda Rd) Map |
Domestic waste and e-waste only (Excluding excessively bulky items**). Commercial customers are not able to use this facility. | Extended opening hours October – December Only Saturday and Sunday 7.30am – 4.30pm January - September Sunday only 7.30am to 4.30pm | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
| Jensen Geaney Lane, Deeragun Map | Jensen waste management facility is permanently closed to all customers, as of Monday 28 January 2019. | ||
| Magnetic Island West Point Road, Picnic Bay Map |
Commercial and domestic waste is accepted.**
Please note: this facility does not accept construction, demolition or regulated waste. |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7am - 3.45pm Saturday and Sunday | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
*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.
Virtual Tours
Recycling Facility Education Rooms
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 which only accepts cash.
What type of waste is allowed and what can be recycled for free?
Our landfills 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 at any of our transfer stations for free. All you need to do is place them in the allocated sheds/spaces.
- Batteries
- TVs, computers and printers (up to 20 pieces)
- Clean metals
- Clean cardboard
- Used oil (up to 20L)
- Gas bottles (up to 9kg)
- White goods
- Air conditioners
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.
We also accept hazardous wastes and regulated wastes at our Stuart landfill. Please contact Waste Services before you visit to ensure we are able to accept certain wastes or to see if you need a testing and waste tracking certificate. Find more information here.
Can I dispose of Domestic Asbestos?
Asbestos received at Landfills must be sealed and double wrapped within Heavy Duty plastic at least 0.2mm thick.
You may transport up to 175kg per load of Asbestos products to Landfills at Stuart. As a general guide, 175kg of typical flat asbestos cement sheet asbestos waste would occupy about a fifth of a normal household trailer. A quarter of a trailer would equate to approximately 250kg.
Normal domestic waste charges will apply.
You must notify the Gatehouse operator upon arrival so you can be directed to the specified area for disposal.
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
- Chemical waste
These items can be taken to Cleanaway in the Bohle for disposal.
When is the Stuart Tip Shop open?
The shop is open:
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday - Sunday | 8am-5pm* |
*weather permitting
When is the Hervey Range Tip Shop open?
The shop is open:
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday - Sunday | 8am – 4.45pm |
Hervey Range Transfer Station Resource Recovery Centre
NOW OPEN!
Before you arrive, sort your household waste to save time and the environment at the new Resource Recovery Centre.
The 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:
FREE TO RECYCLE:
- Plastic and glass bottles, cans and paper
- Reusable items for Tip Shop
- E-Waste (up to 20 pieces)
- Batteries
- Used motor oil
- Fluorescent lights
- White goods and metals
- Cardboard
- Gas bottles
- Green waste
CHARGES APPLY:
- Tyres
- General waste
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
Magnetic Island Transfer Station
Winner of the Transfer Stations Excellence Award (2017 Australian Landfill and Transfer Stations Innovation and Excellence Awards)
View our YouTube video to find out more about the Magnetic Island Transfer Station and how council is committed to a sustainable future for waste management in our region.
