Waste facilities - operating hours, locations, fees and accepted waste materials

Waste management facilities There are currently 24 waste management facilities located in the Toowoomba Region. Information about accepted and not accepted types of waste at each facility can be...

PIN / keyed / locked waste facilities

Key access facility The Emu Creek facility is locked and accessible by local residents to dispose of domestic waste. This facility can't accept waste from commercial premises or commercial ...

Tip shops

We operate several tip shops (Reviva Re-Use Shop and Trash & Treasure) which sell quality used, recycled and second-hand products. Donations of saleable goods are welcome at all tip shops.  ...

Free mulch for ratepayers

Mulch is offered free to all ratepayers in the Region at many of the waste facilities. It is available for domestic users only. Green waste that is disposed of at any waste facility is ...

Queensland waste levy

The Queensland Government introduced a levy on waste going to landfill from 1 July 2019 to encourage increased recycling and resource recovery and to reduce the amount of waste to going landfill. ...

Vehicle & trailer loading tips

When you're packing your vehicle and/or trailer for a trip to your local waste facility, group similar materials together. By taking a little extra time to sort your load before you leave home, you c...

Definition of domestic waste versus commercial waste

Domestic waste Domestic waste is waste that is generated as a result of the ordinary day-to-day use of a domestic premise and is either: taken from the premises by or on behalf of the&nb...

Ash, burnt material & other difficult substances for disposal

Ashes and other burnt material Your local waste facility is in danger of catching on fire and causing considerable damage if you dispose of ash that is not completely cold before disposing of. A...

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Recycling

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) recycling is available at the Greater Toowoomba and Kleinton Waste Management Facilities at no charge for domestic customers and small volumes for commercial customers. La...