Recycling

Prior to visiting one of the region’s waste disposal facilities, it is worth considering what types of waste you have for disposal and which are suitable for recycling. Thinking about sorting your load before you leave home could save yourself some time and effort when you get to the waste disposal facility. Council's Waste facilities are now set up to allow you to drop off the recyclable items first and then dispose of any general waste last. At the main supervised facilities, there are greater opportunities for recycling and you will be directed to the recycling drop off areas prior to disposing of any general waste. At the unsupervised sites, please refer to signage for direction and instructions.

Before you start loading your waste, separate the recyclable waste items from the general waste and place all waste material into piles depending on type. Place all general waste, destined for landfill, at the rear of your load as you will drop this off last. Stack piles of greenwaste, timber, soil and concrete around the sides and middle and place any scrap metal and flattened cardboard on the top. Remember any cooking or motor oil should be transported in a sealed container to prevent leakage. Any items suitable for reuse or recycling at The Recycling Market should be stacked at the front of the load. It is also essential to remember to secure your load by tying it down with a rope or straps or covering with a net or tarpaulin to prevent litter or potential road accidents.

On arrival at the waste disposal facility, the attendant on site will direct you to The Recycling Market and/or the recycling bays or you can follow the signage. By sorting and segregating your waste prior to visiting the waste disposal facilities, you will not only find it easier and neater to load but quicker and safer to dispose of the waste at the designated areas when you reach the site. You will also be assisting Western Downs Regional Council in improving its resource recovery and recycling rates by diverting waste from landfill.

Westerns Downs Regional Council are working towards improving resource recovery through increasing recycling opportunities at waste disposal facilities in the region for both domestic and commercial customers. This in turn is helping to divert waste from landfill.

Encouraging people to utilise the recycling facilities available at these sites lessens the environmental impact of waste disposal by reducing the volumes of waste going to landfill. With limited available space and restrictions on new landfill establishment, the provision of recycling facilities offers an effective and more sustainable alternative to managing the region’s waste.

Feedback to Council suggests that the majority of users approve of the new recycling opportunities available at the waste disposal facilities and demand is for further expansion of these recycling facilities.

Sort it. Load it. Recycle it! By sorting and segregating your load, you will not only save yourself time and effort, but will also be making a positive contribution to the economic and environmental future of Western Downs.

Program delivered by Bell P&C. March and October musters. Please contact Bell P&C directly.

For further information or contact details please visit https://www.drummuster.org.au.

Loads under 50 drums can be taken to the centre during opening hours. Please present to the gatehouse to arrange inspection of drums.

For loads over 50 drums, an appointment will need to be made. Please contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624). Council will then arrange for a DrumMuster Inspector at the Chinchilla Waste and Recycling Centre to make contact and arrange a suitable inspection time.

For loads over 600 drums, on-farm collection is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting DrumMuster direct. For further information please visit https://www.drummuster.org.au/

Due to operational requirements on-site, some delays in drum inspections may be experienced throughout the week and on weekends.

Receivals by appointment only. To arrange a time, please contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

Council will then arrange for the Condamine DrumMuster Inspector to make contact to arrange a suitable inspection time.

Loads under 50 drums can be taken to the centre during opening hours. Please present to the gatehouse to arrange inspection of drums.

For loads over 50 drums, an appointment will need to be made. Please contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624). Council will then arrange for a DrumMuster Inspector at the Dalby Waste and Recycling Centre to make contact and arrange a suitable inspection time.

For loads over 600 drums, on-farm collection is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting DrumMuster direct. Alternatively, Dalby Junior Rugby Union Club also offer and inspection program. For further information please visit https://www.drummuster.org.au.

Due to operational requirements on-site, some delays in drum inspections may be experienced throughout the week and on weekends.

Drums can be taken to the centre during opening hours. Please present to the gatehouse to arrange inspection of drums.

Receivals by appointment only. To arrange a time, please contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

Council will then arrange for the Moonie DrumMuster Inspector to make contact to arrange a suitable inspection time.

Program delivered by Meandarra P&C. Please contact Meandarra P&C directly. For further information or contact details please visit https://www.drummuster.org.au 

Drums can be taken to the centre during opening hours. Please present to the gatehouse to arrange inspection of drums.

Drums can be taken to the centre during opening hours. Please present to the gatehouse to arrange inspection of drums.