Waste facilities and opening hours

Waste facility updates

Long-term management strategies for two Bundaberg Region waste facilities are progressing as major traffic improvements begin at University Drive and Qunaba increases its focus on resource recovery.

Bundaberg Waste Facility upgrade

Major infrastructure upgrades at the Bundaberg Waste Facility on University Drive, which are designed to improve traffic flow are set to kick off this year. 

These works include construction of a new site entrance with two new weighbridges, internal road upgrades, a roundabout and a temporary bypass road to safely manage traffic during construction. 

Due to the location of these works, the existing recycled goods shop area cannot remain operational which means permanent closure of the recycled goods shop at the Bundaberg Waste Facility. 

These items will still be recovered but will be diverted to our Qunaba Waste facility which provides a more suitable, purpose-built location for recycled goods as it offers a dedicated undercover space, separate parking and improved customer access.  

Shop closure: from 31 May 2026

Facility upgrade: commence from 1 June 2026

BRC NOW Story

Qunaba Waste Facility weighbridge works

Visitors to the Qunaba Waste Facility will notice changed traffic conditions due to essential works to upgrade the site’s ageing weighbridges. 

The existing infrastructure has reached the end of its operational life and is being renewed to maintain safe and efficient operations. 

During the upgrade and to continue operations on site one weighbridge will be open for operation and the other closed for maintenance.

If you utilise this waste facility:

  • Be aware, follow all signage and traffic signals on site
  • One weighbridge being used for entry and exit during the upgrade

Council thanks facility users for their patience and cooperation while these important upgrades are complete.

Project duration: February to June 2026

BRC NOW Story

 

Waste facility map

To view waste facility information and opening hours, follow the below instructions. 

  • Click on the "All waste facilities" tab below.
  • Select a waste facility location on the map or from the facility images.
  • Use the side scroll to view the waste facilities information including open hours.

View this map in full screen.

Council's waste facility opening hours - click here to download a print version

Waste Disposal Fees

Councils waste facility fees and charges below: 

Please be aware that our deeming table applies to all non-weighbridge waste facilities for tonnage based fees.

 

Public holidays operations

Waste disposal

Council waste facilities are closed on public holidays except for Bundaberg Waste Management Facility. 

 Bundaberg Waste Management Facility > normal operating hours

 Bin Collection 

To ensure smooth collection, on public holidays please place your bins kerbside the night before collection day. 

Click here to view our > bin collection guide.

 

 

 

Contact waste and recycling

Address: 46 University Drive
Bundaberg QLD 4670

Telephone: 1300 883 699

Email: wasteandrecycling@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Plan your trip to the tip

Back to top