Information on Special Waste Types
Scrap Metal
Domestic scrap metal that conforms with the below criteria is accepted free at Council’s Transfer Stations:
- Clean, loose, and transported in a domestic light vehicle 4.5t GVM/GCM or less.
- Loads will not be accepted if they contain hazardous or restricted items (e.g.- batteries, compressed gas, oils, fuels, etc)
Large, oversized items such as boats & caravan frames may be accepted by prior arrangement with Council’s Resource Management team.
Commercial loads of scrap metal that conform with the below criteria may be accepted at Killaloe by prior arrangement with Councils Resource Management Team:
- Any load that is carried in a vehicle or skip bin greater than 4.5T GVM/GCM is a commercial load.
- Metal must be sorted by the customer prior to loading the vehicle or skip bin to ensure that there are no hazardous or restricted waste items in the load (e.g.- batteries, compressed gas, oils, fuels, etc)
- Loads will be inspected at the time of disposal and penalties may apply for failing to remove hazardous or restricted items.
Enquiries for oversized items and commercial loads can be directed to the Resource Management Team by calling 4099 9444 or emailing resource.managment@douglas.qld.gov.au
Asbestos
Killaloe Transfer Station accepts domestic (less than 175kg) and commercial quantities of asbestos waste by appointment only.
Asbestos is a regulated waste type and has strict transport, handling and receivable procedures.
As specified by law, asbestos must be labelled, double-wrapped in 0.2mm thick plastic bags or sheeting and sealed with tape to prevent dust from escaping.
Loads over 175kg will not be accepted without completed paperwork.
Please call the Killaloe Weighbridge on (07) 4098 4904 to make an appointment for disposing of asbestos waste.
Further information about asbestos regulations can be found on the Queensland Government website.
Car bodies
Car bodies are accepted at Killaloe, Newell and Cow Bay Transfer Stations.
The car body can include 4 attached tyres, doors, seats and engine. No other waste can be inside the vehicle.
The vehicle should be drained of all oil and fuel and the battery should be taken out.
If the car has been fitted with an autogas tank (LPG), this must be removed.
Council does not provide a collection service for car disposal, please contact a local towing contractor.
Storage space is limited at Cow Bay Transfer Station. Please call the Cow Bay Site Office on (07) 40 999 286 to check availability.
Chemical drums (drumMUSTER)
Council participates in the drumMUSTER stewardship scheme to safely dispose of used farm chemical containers.
Containers must display the eligible drumMUSTER logo.
Drums are only accepted at Killaloe Transfer Station and require an appointment. Please phone ahead by contacting the Killaloe Weighbridge on (07) 4098 4904.
Drums must be emptied and triple rinsed as per the drumMUSTER requirements.
For further information see the FLYER or visit the drumMUSTER website.
E-waste (electronic waste)
E-waste has many components that can be recycled, including precious metals, plastics and glass.
E-waste is accepted at all of Council’s Transfer Stations under the E-Waste Recycling Australia stewardship scheme.
Acceptable items include:
- All types of TVs
- Computers & tablets
- Printers, faxes, scanners and multi-functional devices
- Computer accessories.
For further information please visit the E-Waste Recycling Australia website.
Fertiliser Bags (Farm Waste Recovery)
Council participates in the Farm Waste Recovery scheme to safely dispose of used agricultural fertiliser bags.
Fertiliser bags are only accepted at Killaloe Transfer Station and require an appointment. Please phone ahead by contacting the Killaloe Weighbridge on (07) 4098 4904.
Fertiliser bags must be presented in line with the Farm Waste Recovery drop off instructions, this includes rolling the bags.
For further information please visit the Farm Waste Recovery website.
Green waste
Green waste includes palm fronds, branches and garden clippings. It must be clean and separated from other waste types.
Accepted at Killaloe, Newell and Daintree Transfer Stations.
Green waste from electric ant areas is accepted but must be declared to Transfer Station staff.
Green waste from declared weed areas are not accepted.
Mulch (for sale)
Mulch is available for sale at Killaloe and Newell Transfer Station periodically throughout the year.
Mulch is not always available so please call the Killaloe Weighbridge on (07) 4098 4904 or speak to the Newel Transfer Station attendant to confirm availability.
Loading of mulch is free of charge at Killaloe Transfer Station on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 4pm. Self-loading is available during normal operating hours on any day at Killaloe and Newell Transfer Stations.
