Awaba Waste Management Facility

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Please wear enclosed shoes when you visit the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

At the Awaba Waste Management Facility, you can dispose of:

  • household waste including mattresses (extra charges apply)
  • garden waste
  • decomposable waste including food
  • building and demolition waste including bricks, concrete, timber and glass
  • asbestos waste that has been safety secured under our disposal requirement
  • Synthetic Mineral Fibre wastes (eg. insulation batts), securely wrapped that will remain intact during disposal

Council charges customers according to the weight and type of waste to be disposed.

Please be aware you cannot dispose of hazardous waste, liquid waste and industrial waste at the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

Tours for Schools and Community Groups

Schools and community groups are welcome to tour the Awaba Waste Management Facility, including the Organics Resource Recovery Facility.

Your visit will include a tour of the facility plus an educational talk about waste management and the organics processing facility.

Tours run throughout the year and are suitable for adults, and children 7 years and older. School groups from Year 2 and up are recommended.

To book, email [email protected].

Weighbridge Tickets for Vehicle Weights

Awaba Waste Management Facility Weighbridge is able to issue weighbridge tickets to determine the tare mass of a vehicle or trailer for registration purposes, for a fee of $50 incl GST

Conditions of Entry to Awaba Waste Management Facility and Community Recycling Centre

Failure to comply with the below conditions may result in offending persons being denied entry or barred from the site

  • All speed signs and safety signs must be obeyed
  • Reduce speed in wet weather
  • Enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times
  • Children must remain inside your vehicle and be properly supervised at all times
  • No smoking is permitted on any part of the site
  • Respect and courtesy is to be shown to all staff
  • All directions given by staff must strictly be followed
  • All vehicles disposing of waste must weigh-in on entry and weigh-out on exit
  • All loads must remain secure and covered until reaching the disposal location
  • All visitors must report to the weighbridge or administrative office on arrival

Location

367 Wilton Road, Awaba 2283  View in Google Maps

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