Waste and Recycling Latest News

Recycling Resource Pop-up Stall in October

Got a question about what goes in the yellow lid recycling bin and where those recyclables go?
Visit our friendly staff at a pop-up stall near you - happening once a month from March to October in 2025.
Get involved in:
• Fun interactive games
• Free give-aways
• BINfluencer Competition
• Free recycling app to download
• 5 Question Survey
• Useful resources

Recycling Resource Pop-up Stall in September

Got a question about what goes in the yellow lid recycling bin and where those recyclables go?
Visit our friendly staff at a pop-up stall near you - happening once a month from March to October in 2025.
Get involved in:
• Fun interactive games
• Free give-aways
• BINfluencer Competition
• Free recycling app to download
• 5 Question Survey
• Useful resources

Recycling Resource Pop-up Stall in August

Got a question about what goes in the yellow lid recycling bin and where those recyclables go?
Visit our friendly staff at a pop-up stall near you - happening once a month from March to October in 2025.
Get involved in:
• Fun interactive games
• Free give-aways
• BINfluencer Competition
• Free recycling app to download
• 5 Question Survey
• Useful resources

Recycling Resource Pop-up Stall in July

Got a question about what goes in the yellow lid recycling bin and where those recyclables go?
Visit our friendly staff at a pop-up stall near you - happening once a month from March to October in 2025.
Get involved in:
• Fun interactive games
• Free give-aways
• BINfluencer Competition
• Free recycling app to download
• 5 Question Survey
• Useful resources

Rockhampton Region’s first BINfluencer winner announced!

Published on 07 April 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council this week announced the first BINfluencer Competition winner, with Courtney Abell awarded as March’s BINfluencer.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Be a BINfluencer and WIN!

Published on 26 February 2025

Are you the go-to recycler in your street? Do you inspire your neighbours with your stellar sorting skills? Council is searching for the Region’s ultimate BINfluencers!

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Council welcomes funding to launch Bin Health Check Program

Published on 26 February 2025

Let’s get it sorted Rockhampton Region! Rockhampton Region residents will soon have extra support in getting their household waste and recycling bin habits sorted, thanks to funding received under the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Waste not, want not this Christmas

Published on 20 December 2024

With the festive season in full swing, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging residents to embrace waste-wise habits and sustainable practices this Christmas.

Tagged as: , Councillor Elliot Hilse, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling, Environment

Recycling heroes lead the way this National Recycling Week

Published on 14 November 2024

This National Recycling Week, Council is celebrating the dedication of its Recycling Hero Schools, with five schools receiving official signage in recognition of their commitment to the program and for fostering a zero-waste community.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Emmaus College students tackle fast fashion with innovative swap shop

Published on 16 August 2024

Students from the Emmaus College Earth Care group are taking the lead in the fight against fast fashion after launching their own innovative swap shop for their peers.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

New landfill cell getting ready to roll as part of expansion project

Published on 08 August 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council is constructing a new landfill cell at the Lakes Creek Road Landfill as part of one of many comprehensive approaches to managing the region’s waste.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Critical infrastructure at risk after battery ignites truck load

Published on 05 August 2024

A dangerous incident at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility last week has reignited the importance of proper battery disposal.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Expressions of Interest for Organics Processing Facility now open

Published on 13 February 2024

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for an Organics Processing Solution are now open for public consideration.

Tagged as: , Community Notices, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Have yourself a merry little waste-wise Christmas

Published on 20 December 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a waste-wise Christmas this festive season.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Community takes charge of safe battery disposal

Published on 07 December 2023

Rockhampton region residents are being asked to take charge of the way they dispose of batteries more safely, with B-cycle battery drop-off points now available across Council’s Waste Facilities.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Organics Processing Facility next step for FOGO rollout

Published on 05 December 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is taking a pivotal step forward in its Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) business case to see the kerbside collection rolled out in the future.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Recycle Mate – The only mate you need to help get recycling sorted

Published on 13 November 2023

An innovative new web-based feature is making it easier than ever for Rockhampton Region residents to access information on how to recycle and reduce the waste they send to landfill.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Don’t waste the weekend – come along to the Upcycle Village Fair

Published on 10 November 2023

The weekend will not be going to waste with residents from across the region invited to attend the Upcycle Village Fair at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility this Saturday.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Gracemere residents show up to sort to save

Published on 22 September 2023

Gracemere residents gathered at the newly constructed Gracemere Waste Facility today, for an informative and interactive Waste Education Pop-up session.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Ellen Smith, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Future of FOGO not going to waste

Published on 01 August 2023

After nearly two years, the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) trial will come to an end with results set to shape a regional roll out in the future.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Council endorses Resource Recovery Strategy

Published on 28 June 2023

This week Rockhampton Regional Council has taken another important step in advancing the region’s target of zero waste by 2040, after officially adopting the Resource Recovery Strategy.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

“Let’s get it sorted!” in the Rockhampton Region

Published on 29 March 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is throwing its support behind a state-wide campaign to encourage the right behaviour when it comes to recycling and understanding exactly what belongs in the yellow lid bin.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases

Have your say on Council’s Draft Resource Recovery Strategy

Published on 22 March 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is asking the community to have their say on its Draft Resource Recovery Strategy.

The Rockhampton Regional Council Waste Strategy 2020 -2030, adopted in 2019, was recently rigorously reviewed as part of the state legislative requirement to undergo this process every three years.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases

Council welcomes support for regional employment opportunities.

Published on 03 March 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council has today welcomed an announcement from the state government that will further support local agency Multicultural Australia in getting people into employment in the Rockhampton Region.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

BYO to refill your H2O with Plastic Free CQ Water Map

Published on 20 February 2023

Finding our way to water bubblers around our region just got easier, with the launch of a new map showing the public places you can refill your water bottle and stay hydrated!

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Donna Kirkland

FOGO findings key to region-wide roll out

Published on 07 February 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council has today endorsed a report evaluating the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) trial which wrapped up in September 2022.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Let’s step up and clean up on Sunday 5 March

Published on 06 February 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging the community to roll up their sleeves, pull on the gloves, boots and hats, and lend a hand to help clean up our Region’s environment by hosting a site this Clean Up Australia Day.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Have yourself a waste-wise Christmas

Published on 19 December 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents to think sustainably this festive season and reduce waste.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Donna Kirkland, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Council takes out two regional waste industry awards

Published on 28 November 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council’s dedication to waste management has been recognised at the recent Local Authority Waste Management Action Committee (LAWMAC) meeting held in Mission Beach.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Gracemere Waste Transfer Station makeover gets underway

Published on 21 November 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is this week commencing upgrades to the Gracemere Waste Transfer Station.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Ellen Smith, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

New bins for the win – this National Recycling Week

Published on 07 November 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is giving away a free Home Bin Station to promote the importance of getting our waste sorted during National Recycling Week 7-13 November.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Gracemere landfill looks to flare up for sustainability

Published on 03 November 2022

Rockhampton Region Waste and Recycling (RRWR) has this week commenced work on the installation of the biogas system trial at the recently capped Gracemere landfill site.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

It’s a wrap – FOGO trial comes to a close

Published on 13 October 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council has officially marked the end of the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) trial period, but the service is set to continue for most participating households.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Have your say on the Gracemere WTS opening hours

Published on 30 August 2022

Council is inviting residents in Gracemere and surrounding areas to have their say on the Gracemere Waste Transfer Station (WTS) operating hours.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Ellen Smith, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Council’s Upcycle Village officially launched

Published on 12 August 2022

Today Council launched an innovative recycling program at the Lakes Creek Road Landfill.

The program, called the Upcycle Village, involves recovering resources from the waste stream and giving them a new life, instead of going to landfill.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Bin days set to change on Monday

Published on 08 April 2022

Don’t forget that new bin collection routes will kick in from Monday 11 April!

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Your bin day might be changing

Published on 29 March 2022

From Monday 11 April Council is launching improved bin collection routes, which may mean a change in your bin day or recycling week.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Pause on Paintback disposals

Published on 12 January 2022

Rockhampton Region Waste and Recycling has had to put a brief pause on accepting household paint disposals at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility (LCRWMF).

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Don’t waste your weekend – come along to the Recycling Fair

Published on 11 November 2021

This Saturday Rockhampton Regional Council is hosting a Recycling Fair littered with free family fun – so come along to help celebrate!

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Landfill fire shows the wrong waste can put people at risk

Published on 29 September 2021

On Saturday night it took three fire trucks, two water trucks, and an excavator to put out a fire at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility (LCRMF).

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Ready to roll on FOGO trial

Published on 08 September 2021

Hundreds of households across the Region are set to see a green addition this October when Council’s Food Organics and Gardens Organics (FOGO) bin trial hits the kerbside.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Organics bin trial coming to Rockhampton

Published on 07 July 2021

Council is set to make an exciting step toward a zero waste future with plans to roll out a trial for a kerbside organics bin later this year.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Reviva Ibis working to reinvent waste

Published on 02 July 2021

It’s been just over a month since social enterprise Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) opened the doors of the ‘Reviva Ibis’ reuse store, and in a short time they’ve made a big impact through their ‘#Waste2Wages’ business model.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

St Peter’s becomes newest ‘Recycling Hero’ school

Published on 14 June 2021

Today St Peter’s Catholic Primary School became the second to join our region’s legion of ‘Recycling Hero’ schools fighting for a zero waste future.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

$2+ green waste fee to be introduced 2 August

Published on 08 June 2021

Rockhampton Regional Council today announced that a small green waste fee will be introduced at waste facilities in the region from 2 August.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases

Don’t miss out on ChemClear collection

Published on 04 June 2021

Do you have unwanted agvet chemicals you need to dispose of?

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Help Council tackle illegal dumping

Published on 03 June 2021

In the lead up to World Environment Day this Saturday, Council has launched a campaign asking residents to work with us to help tackle the issue of illegal dumping.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Grant Mathers, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Call for businesses to get involved in waste workshop

Published on 28 May 2021

Is your business looking to find ways to save on landfill charges and see more of your waste recycled?

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Exciting changes ahead for Rocky’s reuse shop

Published on 27 April 2021

The Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility (LCRWMF) reuse store is about to get an upgrade, with social enterprise Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) ready to set up shop.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Good riddance to bad rubbish

Published on 19 March 2021

On Clean Up Australia Day this year residents took up the call to look after our Region and make sure that rubbish makes it to the right place.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling