Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

CHANGE OF HOURS from September 3

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Our waste; it’s not just a load of rubbish!

Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling (RRWR) is a commercial business unit of Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC) and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of waste management facilities and bin collection services throughout the Rockhampton Region.

The general services we provide include:        

  • Waste management facilities 
  • Collection of waste at bin stations and transfer stations
  • Availability of free mulched green waste
  • Delivery of wheelie bins
  • Collection of waste in wheelie bins
  • Repair or replacement of damaged or stolen wheelie bins
Quick links

Yellow lid Recycling Wheelie Bin

What is recyclable and how.

Red lid General Waste Wheelie Bin

What waste is suitable for a wheelie bin.

Reduce! Food Waste and Garden Organic Waste

How to save time and money when grocery shopping plus prevent food waste.
Get value from your food and garden organic waste by composting.

Reuse! Visit the Trendy Trash Store

Find out how to get thrifty, upcycle, or where to donate your preloved household items - visit the Trendy Trash store.

Recycling

How do I recycle in Rockhampton?

Waste Management Facilities

Opening hours and locations of waste facilities.
Please note that all facilities will be closed on Christmas Day.

Top tips to reduce waste disposal costs

View fees and charges.
Get top tips to reduce your waste disposal costs at waste management facilities.

Types of Waste

What types of waste are there?

Collection Services

Kerbside wheelie bin services for household general waste and recycling.
Event waste management services.

Events and Educational Resources

Find out what waste education events are happening locally.
Access free educational resources on waste and recycling.

Waste Levy

Information on the Queensland Government's new levy on waste going to landfill.

Waste strategy

What is Queensland's waste strategy and how is Rockhampton Regional Council contributing.
Valuing waste by creating a circular economy.

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