Ammunition and explosive devices
Ammunition and explosive devices of any type are prohibited from all Council waste and recycling facilities.
Explosives are dangerous and can present risks to our staff and the community if they are not disposed or surrendered in a safe and secure manner, and may become more dangerous as they deteriorate with age.
Under no circumstances should any of these items go in the general waste or recycling bin.
Please ensure explosives are disposed of by the following options:
Ammunition
You can either surrender to;
- a licensed firearm dealer, search here for your nearest location or
- contact the Explosives Inspectorate on 1300 739 868 (24-hour emergency response hotline)
For additional information, contact the Firearms Amnesty Section, Weapons Licensing by visiting the QPS weapons licensing page
Marine flares
Damaged and expired marine distress flares may be disposed of at the following locations.
Other explosive / hazadous items
For the below listed items - contact the Explosives Inspectorate on 1300 739 868 (24-hour emergency response hotline)
- Boosters
- Detonators & Detonator Cords
- Fire Works
- Gelignite
- Picric acid (used in labortories)
- Propellant powders
- All other potential explosives
For further general information about explosives visit: Queensland Government website.
For images of the above listed items: Resources Safety and Health Queensland factsheet.