Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

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

Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling strives to achieve clear, set targets for waste reduction and diversion for our Region through the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan - Summary(PDF, 3MB). Over the lifetime of this plan, Council will achieve an overall reduction in waste to landfill of 15%.

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

The services we provide include:

  • Collection of general waste and recycling wheelie bins
  • Collection of waste at bin stations and transfer stations
  • Delivery of general waste and recycling wheelie bins
  • Repair or replacement of damaged or stolen general waste and recycling mobile bins
  • Availability of free mulched greenwaste.

Wheelie bin collections

Learn all there is to know about wheelie bin collections and services.

Waste facilities

Find the opening hours and locations of your nearest waste facility.
Please note that all facilities will be closed on Christmas Day.

Types of Waste

Learn about the different types of waste we generate and how to correctly dispose of your items.

Reduce!

View tips for how to put your bin on a diet and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.

Reuse!

Find out how to get thrifty, up cycle, visit our Trendy Trash store or participate in Garage Sale Trail!

Recycle!

Learn how to recycle right using your yellow lid wheelie bin!

Fees and forms

View fees and charges, download forms and read some top tips to reduce your waste disposal costs.

Publications

Read the annual report, policies and our Customer Service Standards.

Education and events

Information on educational talks and community events.

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