- is accepted at the Waste Transfer Station.
The Cape Waste Transfer Station DOES NOT accept any Hazardous Waste. All Hazardous Waste should be taken to the BHRC Waste Management Facility, located on Stanley Road, Australind.
The Waste Transfer Station is open on all Public Holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
No cash. EFTPOS or Tip Passes only.
Opening Hours
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Day
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Hours
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Monday
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9:30am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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Tuesday
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9:30am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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Wednesday
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Closed
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Thursday
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Closed
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Friday
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9:30am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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Saturday
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9:30am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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Sunday
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9:30am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
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Fees & Charges
Why is there a $5 recycling fee?
The $5 fee applies per bulk load of co-mingled recycling, cardboard, scrap metal, glass or motor oil. Even though these materials are recyclable, they still cost money to collect, sort, transport and manage. To get the best value, residents are encouraged to bring these recyclables in larger loads rather than multiple small trips. This provides more recycling for the same $5 fee. Tip passes should be saved for more expensive waste types such as mattresses or larger green waste loads. The $5 recycling charge is reviewed annually as part of Council’s budget process. Fees may change depending on market conditions, operational costs, and community needs.
| Refuse Bag (no bigger than 0.06m3) |
9.00 |
| Wheelie Bin (240L) |
18 |
| General Waste Car/Small Ute (0.52m3) |
29 |
| General Waste 4x6 Trailer |
36 |
| General Waste Large Ute/ Large Trailer (non-commercial) |
49 |
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| Tyres |
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| Car |
23 |
| Truck |
40 |
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| Fridges |
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| Non-degassed |
23 |
| Degassed with a certificate |
12 |
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| Cardboard |
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| Flattened |
6 |
| Non-flattened cardboard (4x6 trailer) |
16 |
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| E-Waste |
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| CRT or tube TV |
21 |
| LCD or Plasma TV, stereo or other larger electrical item |
16
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| Other Waste (per item) |
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| Car Bodies, trailers, small boats |
41 |
| Truck Bodies |
71 |
| Rubble (5x7) Trailer (Clean fill only) |
64 |
| Rubble (4x6) Trailer |
35 |
| Wood (1 trailer 0.64m3) |
22 |
| Mattress (inner spring) |
73 |
| Oil (motor and engine only) |
5 |
| Scrap metal |
5 |
| Glass |
5 |
| Co-mingle recycling |
5 |
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Batteries
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Free |
| DrumMUSTER drop off Point |
Free |
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| Green Waste |
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| Carload |
18 |
| Trailer 6X4 or 7x5 - no sides |
18 |
| Trailer 6x4 or 7x5 with sides |
26 |
| Trailer 8x5 - no sides |
26 |
| Trailer 8x5 - with sides or small truck |
50 |
| Truck (Load size > 5.0 m3) |
70 |
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| Household hazardous/per litre |
15 |
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| This Facility does not accept the following types of waste: |
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Asbestos (in any form)
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Animal carcasses & other animal wastes
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Commercial wastes
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Gas bottles & vehicle LPG tanks
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Household hazardous waste e.g. paint & chemicals
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Liquid wastes other than waste engine oil
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Medical or quarantine wastes
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Septic, sewerage or sanitary wastes
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Tyres on rims
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Wastes from non-Shire residents
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Sand
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Florescent Lights
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Fire Extinguishers
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Ammunition
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Flairs
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Conditions of Entry
- No commercial waste accepted
- Residents only, proof of address required
- Enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing to be worn at all times
- No aggressive behavior
- Children and animals must stay in the vehicle at all times
- Treat staff with respect
- Obey speed limits
- You are responsible for moving waste from your vehicle to the correct bins
- No machinery onsite to assist with removal
New Digital System at the Waste Transfer Station Gate
The Shire is introducing a new digital system at the gate of our Waste Transfer Station to improve service, accuracy, and efficiency.
From Monday 23 March 2026, we will move from a paper-based process to a tablet-based digital platform that will allow our team to:
✔️ Accurately record materials entering the facility
✔️ Automatically calculate charges
✔️ Improve waste and recycling data collection and reporting
✔️ Better track customer usage to inform future improvements
✔️ Provide quicker and tailored service on future visits
What This Means for You:
As part of the transition, residents will be asked to show proof of residential address (e.g. driver’s licence or rates notice) and provide basic details to be set up in the new system. This registration process should only need to be completed once. After your details are entered, future visits will be quicker and easier, as staff will be able to quickly locate your information in the system from your car registration number and address details.
During the Transition:
While our team and visitors become familiar with the new system, and to improve safety on site, there may be slightly longer wait times at the gate. These wait times ensure traffic can be managed throughout the site and allow you to accurately drop off your waste and recycling into the allocated bin. We appreciate your patience as we implement this important improvement.
Why We’re Making This Change:
This upgrade is a significant step forward for the Shire. The new system will:
- Reduce paperwork
- Improve accuracy, transparency and consistency
- Strengthen environmental reporting
- Help us better plan and manage waste services into the future
We thank you for your cooperation and support as we modernise our Waste Transfer Station services. For further information, please contact the Shire office on 9727 0222.
