Waste Management

Council has a responsibility to its community to manage waste in an appropriate, well-planned manner, which can facilitate the protection of natural and physical resources and the health and safety of residents.

Waste Transfer Stations

Transfer Stations are located in each town for the disposal of household waste.

Council requests that patrons using the transfer stations respect the facility provided. Please read and obey signs at the transfer stations. Did you know that if you place household waste in the wrong area (eg. green waste area) you could get a fine up to $500?

The transfer stations have been set up predominately for domestic use and by 'Doing the Right Thing' you will save yourself as well as the whole community a lot of money. The extra time Council staff take because someone has done the wrong thing is not free and everyone ends up paying for it in rate increases.

As with all littering, if you catch someone in the act, don't confront them, just write down details such as their rego number and call 1300 135 513 or go to www.environment.tas.gov.au/litter

Random checks by Council staff are starting soon, so don't get caught on camera.

Call 6471 4700 for all loads that need to go direct to the central landfill in Zeehan.

Zeehan Landfill Site Fees:

• Weekend/holiday opening fee - $320.00
• General & Putrescible waste etc - $31.50 per metre³
• Hazardous Waste, Asbestos - $267.00 per metre³

Bulk waste should not be disposed of at the transfer stations. For details regarding disposal of bulk and hazardous waste contact Council.

Garbage Collection & Wheelie Bins

The urban areas of the municipal area receive a weekly mobile garbage bin (wheelie bin) collection service. Council conducts weekly Refuse Collections in each West Coast town: Zeehan & Strahan Tuesday's, Queenstown Wednesday's and Rosebery & Tullah Thursday's.

Please note that from Tuesday 29th September Gormanston residents will have their wheelie bins emptied every Tuesday afternoon.  Bins must be out for collection by 2pm.

Wheelie bins are available for purchase from Council:

• 140L wheelie bin - $54.00
• 240L wheelie bin - $74.00

Please contact Council on (03) 64714 700, visit Council's Queenstown Office, or complete a Customer Feedback Form to arrange the purchase and delivery of a wheelie bin. 

Recycling

It is envisaged that voluntary recycling will be introduced on the West Coast in late 2009 - more information