Waste Facilities

Gunnedah Shire Council operates a network of waste management facilities across the region, making it easy for residents to dispose of waste safely and responsibly. Facilities include the main depot and rural transfer stations located throughout the shire.

 

Gunnedah Waste Management Facility

Location

418 Quia Road, Gunnedah NSW 2380
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Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Gunnedah Waste Management Facility accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

What can I take to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility?

  • Domestic waste
  • Commercial waste
  • Sorted recyclables
  • Clean green waste
  • Fill
  • Tyres
  • Liquid waste
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Metal

Other Services

Carroll Rural Waste Facility

Location

1 Stephen Street, Carroll NSW 2340

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Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Carroll Rural Waste Depot accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

What can I take to the Carroll Rural Waste Facility?

  • Domestic waste
  • Sorted recyclables
  • Clean green waste
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Metal

The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at this facility:

  • Liquid Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Building Waste
  • Dead Animals
  • Car bodies

All material is to be placed in appropriate marked area.

Bulk items are to be compacted before being deposited at this facility.

Commercial quantities are not accepted and are required to be dispose at Gunnedah.

Disposal of incinerated material is strictly prohibited at all waste facilities.

Curlewis Rural Waste Facility

Location

1330 Watermark Road, Curlewis NSW 2381

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Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00am
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Curlewis Rural Waste Facility accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(PDF, 3MB).

What can I take to the Curlewis Rural Waste Facility?

  • Domestic waste
  • Sorted recyclables
  • Clean green waste
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Metal

The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at this facility:

  • Liquid Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Building Waste
  • Dead Animals
  • Car bodies

All material is to be placed in appropriate marked area.

Bulk items are to be compacted before being deposited at this facility.

Commercial quantities are not accepted and are required to be dispose at Gunnedah.

Disposal of incinerated material is strictly prohibited at all waste facilities.

Mullaley Transfer Station

Location

Mullaley & Boggabri Stock Route, Mullaley

85 Grain Valley Road, Mullaley NSW 2379

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Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Mullaley Transfer Station accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

What can I take to the Mullaley Transfer Station?

  • Domestic waste
  • Sorted recyclables
  • Clean green waste
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Metal

The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at this facility:

  • Liquid Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Building Waste
  • Dead Animals
  • Car bodies

All material is to be placed in appropriate marked area.

Bulk items are to be compacted before being deposited at this facility.

Commercial quantities are not accepted and are required to be dispose at Gunnedah.

Disposal of incinerated material is strictly prohibited at all waste facilities.

Tambar Springs Transfer Station

Location

School Street, Tambar Springs NSW 2381

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Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 9:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday: closed

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Tambar Springs Transfer Station accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

What can I take to the Tambar Springs Transfer Station?

  • Domestic waste
  • Sorted recyclables
  • Clean green waste
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle batteries
  • Metal

The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at this facility:

  • Liquid Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Building Waste
  • Dead Animals
  • Car bodies

All material is to be placed in appropriate marked area.

Bulk items are to be compacted before being deposited at this facility.

Commercial quantities are not accepted and are required to be dispose at Gunnedah.

Disposal of incinerated material is strictly prohibited at all waste facilities.

Emerald Hill Mobile Service

Location

Emerald Hill Hall

51 Lindfield Lane, Emerald Hill NSW 2380

Location of Emerald Hill Mobile Waste Service

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 8:30am - 10:30am
Sunday: closed

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Emerald Hill Mobile Service accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

Mobile Waste Collection Service Conditions

The following conditions apply to Council’s Mobile Waste Collection Service:

  • The service accepts household general waste and recycling only.
  • All general waste must be securely contained within a bag.
  • Industrial or commercial waste is not accepted through this service.

These conditions are in place for several important reasons, including:

  • The mobile collection unit is designed specifically for household waste and recycling generated from residential properties.
  • To prevent loss of load during transport to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, in accordance with Roads and Transport NSW requirements.
  • To minimise risks to Council staff who may otherwise be exposed to hazardous, biological, or contaminated waste, in line with Work Health and Safety obligations.
  • To reduce the risk of fire, chemical exposure, and contamination caused by inappropriate disposal of industrial materials such as oils, solvents, paints, hydraulic hoses, and oily rags.
  • To protect Council vehicles and equipment from damage and contamination resulting from hazardous or non-compliant waste materials.

Kelvin Mobile Service

Location

Kelvin Hall

2000 Kelvin Road, Kelvin NSW 2380

Location of Kelvin Mobile Service Map

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 9:00pm - 11:00am
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:00pm - 11:00am

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Kelvin Mobile Service accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

Mobile Waste Collection Service Conditions

The following conditions apply to Council’s Mobile Waste Collection Service:

  • The service accepts household general waste and recycling only.
  • All general waste must be securely contained within a bag.
  • Industrial or commercial waste is not accepted through this service.

These conditions are in place for several important reasons, including:

  • The mobile collection unit is designed specifically for household waste and recycling generated from residential properties.
  • To prevent loss of load during transport to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, in accordance with Roads and Transport NSW requirements.
  • To minimise risks to Council staff who may otherwise be exposed to hazardous, biological, or contaminated waste, in line with Work Health and Safety obligations.
  • To reduce the risk of fire, chemical exposure, and contamination caused by inappropriate disposal of industrial materials such as oils, solvents, paints, hydraulic hoses, and oily rags.
  • To protect Council vehicles and equipment from damage and contamination resulting from hazardous or non-compliant waste materials.

Breeza Mobile Service

Location

Moffat St, Breeza

Location of Breeza Mobile Service

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday: closed

Exceptions: News Year's Day, Anzac Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and various staff training days. Closures will be publicly notified.

Fees and Charges

Breeza Mobile Service accepts cash, EFTPOS or on account (subject to approval). Cheques will not be accepted.

For fees and charges, please see our Fees and Charges Schedule(, 0B).

Mobile Waste Collection Service Conditions

The following conditions apply to Council’s Mobile Waste Collection Service:

  • The service accepts household general waste and recycling only.
  • All general waste must be securely contained within a bag.
  • Industrial or commercial waste is not accepted through this service.

These conditions are in place for several important reasons, including:The mobile collection unit is designed specifically for household waste and recycling generated from residential properties.

  • The mobile collection unit is designed specifically for household waste and recycling generated from residential properties.
  • To prevent loss of load during transport to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, in accordance with Roads and Transport NSW requirements.
  • To minimise risks to Council staff who may otherwise be exposed to hazardous, biological, or contaminated waste, in line with Work Health and Safety obligations.
  • To reduce the risk of fire, chemical exposure, and contamination caused by inappropriate disposal of industrial materials such as oils, solvents, paints, hydraulic hoses, and oily rags.
  • To protect Council vehicles and equipment from damage and contamination resulting from hazardous or non-compliant waste materials.