Waste facilities

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Visiting a waste facility

Before you leave home, ensure that you have considered the following to ensure a smooth and safe visit.

• Separate your items: ensure that items have been correctly separated and disposed of in your general waste and recycling bins
• Sort your load: pack your vehicle or trailer ensuring different items are separated for easy disposal when attending a waste facility.
• Bring help: consider taking an extra person with you to help with heavier items.

Make sure you comply with the following when visiting a Council waste facility:

• follow staff directions and signage
• declare your load correctly
• your load may be inspected
• enclosed shoes only
• children and pets must remain in the vehicle
• no smoking or vaping
• unlawful entry, scavenging or salvaging is prohibited
• ensure your load is correctly secured

Customer must ensure:

• effective securing of load before leaving the site
• all relevant legislation is complied with obtaining relevant transport licenses and permits if necessary

See the National Transport Commission’s load restraint guide for more information.

Recycled Goods Shops

You will find dedicated Recycled Goods Shops at the following waste facilities:

• Qunaba Waste Management Facility
• Meadowvale Waste Management Facility

In addition to the standard waste facility safety regulations visitors are advised:

• prices are set by Council staff
• products are sold on a first in, first served basis
• price negotiation is not accepted
• threats, abuse or aggressive behaviour towards staff or members of the public will not be tolerated
• theft will be reported to the police

Conditions of sale

• all items are sold on an "as is" basis or as parts only
• no refunds or exchanges apply 
• Council is not responsible for and does not warrant/ guarantee the condition or working order of items
• Council does not clean or sanitise items prior to sale and strongly recommends customers properly sanitise and clean items prior to use
• items may contain contaminates, allergens and/or micro-organisms which may cause or contribute to skin irritations, respiratory conditions or illness
• Council is not responsible for any contamination of items sold
• Council is not liable for the loading, collection or use of items sold
• customers that purchase items do so at their own risk 

Items sold as parts only

The following goods are sold as parts only. Council does not guarantee their operation or performance.

• All mechanical goods
• Wheelchairs
• Bicycles
• Boats and powered water craft
• Motorbikes, scooters including quad bikes, miniature motorbikes and self balancing scooters
• Caravans, automotive vehicles and trailers or any parts of
• Blinds, curtains and window furnishings
• Exercise equipment including treadmills and exercise bikes
• Bunk beds
• Basketball rings and backboards

Items prohibited from sale

The following list of items are prohibited from sale due to legislative requirements, health and safety precautions, concern for the environment and upholding Council’s corporate values within the community.

• Electrical goods includes any item with a power source.
• Hazardous substances including fuel, aerosols, paints, garden chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning products, strippers of paint, oils, radiator coolants. • Items containing asbestos.
• Weapons of any type or part of a guns, gun stock, barrel, ammunition, bows, crossbows, arrows, large knifes or swords (e.g. ornamental samurai swords).
• Personal or pirated media such as photographs, videos, DVDs, USB/hard drives.
• Pornographic or offensive publications such as pictures, DVDs or items that would be considered to be an invasion of privacy or disrespectful to any sex, race or religion.
• Vehicle Number plates or any form of personal identification of any member of the public.
• Stainless steel kegs, bread crates, timber pallets or similar products that have marked on them “remains the property of”
• Gas bottles or Fire Extinguishers
• Batteries of any type.
• Emergency alert items such as flares, emergency beacons, smoke alarms.
• Mobile phones or tablets
• Child safety equipment such as baby capsules, walkers, vehicle child restraints, folding and household cots, prams, strollers and bath aids.
• CCA Treated timber intended to be used in high-contact timber structures such as picnic tables, seating, playgrounds and handrails.
• Pre-dated CCA treated timber or similar timber that may contain significant amounts of arsenic/other toxic chemicals.
• Timber used for the purposes of firewood
• Highly dependable safety equipment such as personal floatation devices, helmets, harnesses,breathing masks, respirators, safety ropes and climbing/abseiling equipment.
• Aquatic Toys including inflatable swimming pools, flotation devices and pool toys.
• Children’s toys which contain magnets or lead and including any toys for children up to the age of 36 months.
• Food products inclusive of alcohol and tobacco products.
• Pharmaceuticals • Medical equipment such as defibrillators, and life support equipment
• Diving (life support) equipment such as cylinders/tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensation devices.
• Does not include wet suits/fins and masks.
• Balloon blowing kits
• Bicycle helmets
• Elastic luggage straps
• Recovery straps for motor vehicles
• Reduced fire risk cigarettes
• Sunglasses & fashion spectacles
• Trolley jacks and vehicle jacks including vehicle support stands
• Bean bags
• Vehicle Tyres (with or without rims) used for their designed purpose or sediment control.

Fees, payments and accounts

Payment of fees and charges at Council's Waste Management Facilities can be made via cash, EFTPOS or pre-approved account (preferred).

EFTPOS is available at most waste facilities.

New credit accounts

Businesses that would like to be regularly invoiced for Council services, including fees associated with waste facilities visits, are required to apply for a Goods and Services Account.

Step 1: Complete the Goods and services application form
Step 2: Be aware that all applications are subject to independent credit checks and application fees apply
Step 3: Businesses may need to include the Waste disposal vehicle authority form with their application
Step 4: Submit your form(s) HERE and pay the account application fee.

Please allow up to 10 business days for your application to be processed.

Updates to existing accounts

To update vehicle details or request third party approval, please complete Waste disposal vehicle authority form and email it to wasteandrecycling@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

Guidelines and conditions of entry

By entering a Bundaberg Regional Council Waste Management Facility, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

General 

• Entry to and use of the facility (including use of equipment and internal roads) is at your sole risk and responsibility
• Council makes no representations or warranties as to the suitability of the facility for your purposes
• Council reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse you entry or remove you from the facility for a breach of these conditions.
• Council reserves the right to inspect and refuse any item, material or load, (including vehicle loads) that is intended for disposal

You must:

1. Comply with all relevant and reasonable directions contained in any sign displayed at the facility by the facility’s owner or operator
2. Deal with the waste in accordance with reasonable instructions given by the person in charge of the facility; and
3. If asked by the facility’s owner or operator give information to the owner or operator about the type and amount of waste being delivered.

Legal 

You agree and acknowledge that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Council,  its employees, agents or contractors are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which is suffered by you (including direct, indirect, economic loss or consequential loss) or any personal injury or death or loss of, or damage to property sustained by you or caused by any acts or omission of Council or its employees, agents or contractors, or any other person present at the Facility howsoever such liability arises and whether arising in tort (including, without limitation, in negligence), for breach of contract (including without limitation under an indemnity), under statute, in equity or otherwise.

You indemnify Council against liability for or in respect of any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding, cost, expense, loss, damage, injury or death or any person (including you) arising out of or in connection with your acts or omissions whilst at the facility.

Fees 

• Disposal fees or waste vouchers may apply when you dispose of general or green waste
• You agree to make payment for use of the facility in accordance with Council’s Waste Disposal Fees and Council may pursue avenues for recovery of any amounts owed by you relating to the use of the facility.
• Council may impose administration charges as set out in Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule as amended from time to time
• Council reserves the right to refuse you entry to the facility where you or the vehicle you are using at the time has an outstanding debt to Council for fees relating to use of any facility 

Safety

• Children and animals must remain in vehicles at all times
• You must comply with all State and National Road rules, vehicle mass, dimension and load restraint requirements while attending the facility
• Whilst at the facility you are responsible for your own property. You must not leave your bags or possessions unattended at any time.
• Smoking, vaping and consumption of alcohol at the facility is strictly prohibited
• Lighting of fires, unlawful entry, unauthorised disposal of waste (littering or illegal dumping) and scavenging is prohibited and will be reported
• Threatening, violent, abusive or offensive behaviour towards any other person or property (including property at the facility) will not be tolerated. This type of behaviour may result in offenders being asked to leave.
• Ensure you are dressed for safety when visiting the facility by wearing fully enclosed shoes, long pants, protective glasses and protective gloves are recommended.
• For heavy loads, bring a friend or family member to help you unload