Waste categories and acceptance
In order to help us maximise recycling, residents and businesses are requested to separate their waste when bringing waste to any of our facilities.
The below table highlights waste disposal categories, where they are accepted, chargeable item or free for disposal.
For more information on any of the free recycling initiatives visit: waste and recycling programs.
Please be aware your load may be inspected.
Please be aware some waste disposal items are NOT accepted if generated outside the BRC region area:
- asbestos and materials containing asbestos
- regulated wastes - category 1 & 2
- controlled authorised materials (wet) e.g. foundary sands / dusty loads
- some contaminated soils
Items to declare
Declare these items when entering the waste facility - your load may be inspected.
Asbestos
Asbestos is only accepted at our Bundaberg Waste Facility - must be generated from the Bundaberg Region.
Batteries
Batteries are accepted for recycling at all Councils waste facilities
Chemcials (domestic)
Chemcials and hazardous items are accepted at our Bundaberg Waste Facility.
- domestic only
- dispsoal limit 5L containers max
Please be aware fuel is NOT ACCEPTED at any Council waste facilities
eWaste (electronic wastes)
eWaste (electronic waste) is accepted for recycling at all Councils waste facilities - anything with a plug.
Fluoros (tubes and bulbs)
Fluorencent tubes and light bulbs are accepted for recycling at Councils waste facilities
Fridge, freezer and airconditoners
Accepted free for disposal at all council waste facilities.
Please make sure to remove any unwanted food items from your fridge or freezer otherwise a disposal fees will apply.
Gas bottles
Gas bottles are accepted for disposal at number of our waste facilites - please refer above table for acceptance
- LPG gass bottles must be empty
Do not accept:
- Acetylene Gas bottles – used in welding
- BOC labelled Gas Bottles
Mattresses
Domesitc mattresses are accepted free for disposal at all Councils waste facilities
Oils / Liquids
Waste oils are accepted for disposal at a number of Councils waste facilities - please refer above table for acceptance
- Engine oils
- Cooking oils
Please be aware fuel is NOT ACCEPTED at any Council waste facilities
Tyres
Tyres are accepted for disposal at a number of Councils waste facilities - please refer above table for acceptance
Waste tracking - commercial operators
The following regulated waste items require waste tracking if transported and disposed of by a business / commercial operator:
- Asbestos / asbestos contaminated soils & materials
- Food processing wastes
- Lead acid batteries
- Tyres
Further information on waste tracking obligations