Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility to reopen July 9 Published on 07 July 2026 The Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility at O'Mara Road, Wellcamp, will reopen to the public from 7am tomorrow (Thursday, July 9, 2026). Tagged as: , Waste
TRC now offering Big Bag Recovery Program at five waste facilities Published on 06 July 2026 TRC is encouraging residents and businesses to take advantage of a new agricultural plastics recycling initiative, with Council now accepting eligible Stewardship Bags through the Big Bag Recovery program at five waste management facilities across the region. Tagged as: , Waste
Waste levy change set to ease pressure on Toowoomba Region households Published on 24 June 2026 Mayor Geoff McDonald has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to move the Toowoomba Region into the regional waste levy zone, calling it a major win for local households and the result of sustained Council advocacy Tagged as: , Waste
TRC welcomes Statewide Waste Infrastructure Roadmap Published on 27 March 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement of a Statewide Waste Infrastructure Roadmap, describing it as a positive step toward long term planning, regional investment, and improved waste outcomes for communities across Queensland. Tagged as: , Waste
Council backs bike restoration project, supports community wellbeing Published on 25 March 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has committed recycled bicycles and usable component parts to support a new pilot program led by the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Toowoomba Hostel Crisis Accommodation Program. Tagged as: , Waste
Waste facilities across Toowoomba to have battery collection points Published on 01 December 2025 Waste facilities across the Toowoomba Region will soon have new battery collection points installed thanks to a partnership between Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) and the Queensland Government. Tagged as: , Waste, 2025 media releases
TRC project to extend life of Toowoomba Waste Management Centre Published on 24 October 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a major project costing approximately $13 million to extend the life of the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill off Hermitage Road at Cranley. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste, 2025 media releases
TRC to trial expanded Millmerran Waste Facility hours & kerbside bins Published on 16 July 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has this week resolved to trial expanded hours at the Millmerran Waste Management Facility and seek the views of the community in potentially expanding the current kerbside bin collection across the Millmerran district. Tagged as: , Council decision, Environment, Waste, 2025 media releases
Cost escalation prompt Millmerran bin station closures from August 1 Published on 27 June 2025 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is responding to residents’ concerns relating to the August 1, 2025 closure of the Millmerran district’s six rural bin stations. Tagged as: , Council decision, Environment, Waste, 2025 media releases
Trade waste changes a positive win for TR business community Published on 26 June 2025 Upcoming changes to Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Trade Waste Management Plan will result in positive outcomes for almost 450 Toowoomba Region businesses. Tagged as: , Council decision, Major projects, Waste, 2025 media releases