Hazardous and Regulated Waste Disposal including Asbestos
Hazardous and regulated waste includes materials that pose a potential risk to human health or the environment and therefore require careful management.
In Queensland, the classification and control of these wastes are governed by the Environmental Protection Regulation 2019, which sets out the legal framework for their identification, handling, and disposal.
Rockhampton Regional Council Waste Management Facilities accept limited amounts of regulated waste from residents, and some materials may require prior approval or special handling.
Regulated waste accepted at specific Waste Facilities
Waste Type
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Disposal information/requirements
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Facilities accepting waste type
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Asbestos containing material (ACM)
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Must be pre-booked if over 175kg and packaged according to regulations.
Refer to asbestos disposal fact sheets for domestic and commercial customers
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Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility (LCRWMF)
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Contaminated Soil
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Requires testing. Acceptance at LCRWMF is subject to approval within licensed thresholds.
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LCRWMF
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Biosecurity waste
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Accepted only if rendered non-infectious.
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LCRWMF
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Animal effluents and residues
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Non-liquid accepted, including abattoir effluent and poultry and fish processing waste.
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LCRWMF
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Dead Animals
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Up to three small to medium-sized animals may be disposed of without a booking. A booking is required at least one business day prior for large animals (e.g. horses, alpacas, cattle) or more than three small/medium animals. These are treated as special burial disposals.
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LCRWMF
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Lead acid batteries
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Accepted if intact. Domestic quantities can be disposed of at all RRC Waste Facilities for free.
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LCRWMF, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Bajool, Bushley and Bouldercombe Waste Facilities
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Mineral oils
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Domestic quantities can be disposed of at all RRC Waste Facilities for free.
Disposal is limited to 100L in maximum of 20L containers.
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LCRWMF, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Bajool, Bushley and Bouldercombe Waste Facilities
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Vegetable Oils
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Domestic quantities accepted only at the Community Recycling Centre. Limited to 100L in containers no larger than 20L.
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Community Recycling Centre at LCRWMF
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Food processing waste
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Requires booking at least two business days in advance. Treated as special burial disposal.
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LCRWMF
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Sewage Sludge and Residues
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Non-liquid waste accepted, including nightsoil and septic tank sludge. Booking required at least two business days prior. Waste Tracking Certificates are required for commercial transport.
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LCRWMF
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Tyres
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Must be clean and separated from rims.
Waste Tracking Certificate required if transporting more than 250kg.
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LCRWMF, Domestic disposal only at Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Bajool, Bushley and Bouldercombe Waste Facilities
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E-waste
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Items must be intact and not leaking hazardous substances.
Domestic quantities accepted at all facilities.
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LCRWMF, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Bajool, Bushley and Bouldercombe Waste Facilities
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Lead acid batteries (intact)
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Domestic quantities accepted at all RRC Waste Facilities for free.
Both ends of household battery terminals must be taped before disposal.
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LCRWMF, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Bajool, Bushley and Bouldercombe Waste Facilities
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AgroVet Chemical containers
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Accepted under the Agsafe DrumMUSTER Program
for eligible, clean chemical containers
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Gracemere and Bushley
Waste Facilities only
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Paintback
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Accepted under the Paintback Program
Includes interior/exterior paint, undercoats, stains, varnishes, and packaging (wet or dry) in containers up to 20L, with a maximum of 100L per visit.
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Community Recycling Centre at LCRWMF
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Regulated/Hazardous waste not accepted at Rockhampton Regional Council Waste Facilities
- Liquid or semi liquid waste
- Contaminated abrasive blasting grit
- Oily rags, hoses, and uncleaned drums
- Electric Vehicle (EV lithium-ion batteries
- Materials containing PFAS of any type or quantity
- Deceased animals suspected of contamination with infectious agents.
- Animals classified as a biosecurity risk to human or animal health.
- Household cleaners
- Automotive products (e.g. brake fluid, transmission fluid)
- Garden chemicals (e.g. pesticides, herbicides)
- Thinners and adhesives
- Pool cleaners
- Medicines (should be returned to participating pharmacies)
- Farm chemicals (may be eligible for disposal via the ChemClear program)
Important Notes:
Unexploded Ordnances (UXO)
If you suspect that a possible ammunition item has been found, please report it to Police immediately. They will instigate a request for Defence personnel to attend and dispose of the item. For more information please visit the Australian Government Department of Defence website.