Visiting a waste facility

Make your trip to the tip easy - before you leave home:

1. Be aware - opening hours, disposal fees and waste acceptance at your local facility.
2. Separate - recycling and waste products - group similar items together.
3. Pack smart - pack your vehicle or trailer for when you get to the waste facility - recyclables are unloaded first then green waste and general waste last.
4. Help - consider taking an extra person with you to help with heavier items.

Conditon of entry and safety guidelines

Make sure you comply with the following when visting your local Council waste facility:

• follow staff directions and signage
• declare your load correctly
• your load may be inspected(PDF, 190KB)
• enclosed shoes only
• children and pets must remain in the vehicle
• no smoking or vaping
• unlawful entry, scavenging or salvaging is prohibited
• ensure your load is correctly secured

See the National Transport Commission’s Load Restraint Guide for more information