Waste & Recycling is a core business of Rockhampton Regional Council.  It encompasses all activities and services that revolve around the collection of waste & recyclables from 250L wheelie bins, the disposal of waste and waste minimisation.

Waste & Recycling is a leader in sustainability within the waste industry.  Rockhampton Regional Council Waste & Recycling section uses the most effective technologies and methods available with the aim of providing services and facilities that best serve the community’s public and environmental health needs. 

Waste & Recycling assists the community with waste minimisation & management, so that together we can continue striving to make Rockhampton Regional Council the most liveable community in the world. 

Waste & Recycling provides a weekly general waste and fortnightly recycling bin collection service to residents within designated collection areas. To help maintain a quality service, residents are asked to position their bins correctly for the automatic handling operation by facing the handle and wheels of the bins toward your house and at least one metre away from obstacles. Bin(s) should be returned to yards prior to 6pm on collection day.  Large bulky items that do not permit the bin lid to close or excessively heavy items should not be placed in the bin as it may not be serviced.

Council manages several Waste Management Facilities: Landfills, Transfer Stations, Recycling Drop Off Facilities and Domestic Waste Roadside Bins.  For more information please click on the relevant sub category links below or contact the Councils Customer Service Centre on 1300 22 55 77.