Rubbish tips and collections
Transfer stations
You can use one of Brisbane City Council's four transfer stations (tips) to dispose of large items or extra waste.
Locations
Vehicles with registered gross vehicle mass (RGVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes must use the major transfer stations (tips) at Willawong and Nudgee.
| Transfer station (tip) | Location | Daily opening hours - 7 days a week, 365 days a year |
|---|---|---|
|
Nudgee Transfer Station (major) |
Nudgee Road, Nudgee |
6.30am - 5.45pm |
|
Willawong Transfer Station (major) |
Sherbrooke Road, Willawong |
6.30am - 5.45pm |
|
Ferny Grove Transfer Station (minor) |
Upper Kedron Road, Ferny Grove |
6.30am - 5.45pm |
|
Chandler Transfer Station (minor) |
Tilley Road, Chandler |
6.30am - 5.45pm |
You may be able to dispose of some items in the kerbside cleanup (held every two years).
Waste vouchers
Each year, ratepayers receive 10 waste vouchers:
- five vouchers for general waste: each entitles you to dispose of up to 100 kilograms of general waste for free at any Council transfer station
- five vouchers for uncontaminated green waste: each entitles you to dispose of up to 100 kilograms of uncontaminated green waste for free at any Council transfer station
You'll receive the vouchers with your July quarterly rates notices.
The vouchers for 2009/10 are valid from 1 August 2009 to 31 July 2010.
You can:
- use a maximum of 10 vouchers in an individual load
- only use general waste vouchers for general waste
- use general waste vouchers and green waste vouchers for uncontaminated green waste
If your general waste load weighs more than the amount that your vouchers cover, from 1 July 2009, you'll be charged at a rate of:
- $8.85 for each extra 100 kilograms or part thereof up to 500 kilograms, plus
- the pro-rata per tonne rate for the remainder above 500 kilograms
If your uncontaminated green waste load exceeds your vouchers, there's a charge of:
- $6.80 for each extra 100 kilograms or part thereof up to 500 kilograms, plus
- the pro-rata tonne rate for the remainder above 500 kilograms
Uncontaminated green waste includes branches, leaves and grass clippings but not pots, pavers, sleepers and soil.
For more information about your vouchers, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
Fees and charges
(Valid from 1 July 2009)
The charge for waste carried in cars and station wagons is:
- $8.20 for up to 100 kilograms of general waste or uncontaminated green waste
You can use a waste voucher to cover the disposal cost for the relevant type of waste.
The charges for vehicle/trailer combinations with a Registered Gross Vehicle Mass (RGVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less carrying general waste or a mixed general/green are:
- $8.20 for the first 100 kilograms, or
- $17 for the first 500 kilograms
- $88.50/tonne for the remainder above 500 kilograms
You can use waste vouchers to cover the disposal cost up to 1000 kilograms subject to the voucher’s terms and conditions.
The charges for vehicle/trailer combinations with a RGVM of 4.5 tonnes or less carrying uncontaminated green waste are:
- $8.20 for the first 100 kilograms, or
- $13.90 for the first 500 kilograms
- $68/tonne for the remainder above 500 kilograms
You can use waste vouchers to cover the disposal cost up to 1000 kilograms subject to the voucher’s terms and conditions.
The charges for vehicles with a RGVM greater than 4.5 tonnes are:
- $88.50 per tonne for general waste or
- $68 per tonne for uncontaminated green waste
You cannot use vouchers for these vehicles.
You can pay the disposal fees by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (except American Express and bankcard).
If you have questions about what you can take to the transfer station, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
