Burnie Waste Management Centre

Spring Clean - Extended Operating Hours

Would later opening hours make things easier for you? We’re trialling extended hours to help you clean up this spring.

Following community input on recent waste service changes, the Centre will stay open until 6:30 pm on select dates each fortnight:

	October	Tue 21, Thu 23
Next dates:	November	Wed 5, Fri 7
		Mon 17, Thu 20
	December	Wed 3, Fri 5

All other days, normal hours apply.

By supporting this trial, you’ll help us understand the costs and benefits and guide how we plan future services for our community.

Resource Recovery and Transfer Station

Open 7 days a week, the centre offers various waste, green waste and recycling disposal, and is also home to the Burnie Resale Tip Shop.

Drop off is FREE for the following recyclable materials: steel, cardboard, e-waste, batteries, cooking oil, engine oil, BBQ gas bottles, light globes, paint tins, and commingled food/beverage containers, fire extinguishers, boat flares, vapes, Agvet chemical containers (call to register).

Before you come, refer to this guide for hints and a site map on how to SORT Your Load(PDF, 826KB).

100kg Free for Residents - it's easy, no tickets needed.

We’ve listened to your feedback that the old tip voucher system had limitations, especially for tenants who often missed out. To make things simpler and fairer, from 1 July 2025 all Burnie residents can now access the Waste Management Centre by showing proof of residence.

Each visit, you can drop off up to 100kg of household landfill or green waste free of charge.

How it Works
1. Drop off any recyclables first via the Resource Recovery Loop (e.g. cardboard, cooking oil, steel, e-waste, tip shop resale items).
2. Weigh in, drop off, and weigh out again at the toll booth.
3. If your load is under 100kg, it’s free! (around 2–3 wheelie bins or 8–10 bags).
If it’s over 100kg, you only pay for the extra (e.g. 120kg = $4.90 for 20kg).

Charges will apply for:
• Non-residents
• Commercial and business waste
• Tyres, mattresses, asbestos and others
Just to name a few, refer to the fees and charges for the full list.

Fair Use
This service is for everyday household waste. Frequent excessive use may result in charges or refusal. Refer to Fair Use Policy for more information.
Non-Residents, Businesses, and Organisations can deposit a reasonable amount at the free Recovery Loop, but landfill and green waste are charged at $245/tonne (min $24.50).

Conditions Free disposal is for Burnie residents only. Please be ready to show proof of residence (drivers licence).

Green Waste
Fees now better reflect the rising costs of managing, transporting, and processing green waste as we work towards full cost recovery. We know this change may affect some small businesses and others who’ve previously used tokens. The good news is that the new kerbside FOGO collection makes it easier to manage food and garden waste right at home. We also encourage everyone to find simple ways to reduce green waste, like mulching, choosing low-maintenance plants, and planning waste-smart gardens.

Location

Burnie Waste Management Centre, 289 Mooreville Road, Burnie 7321 View Map and directions

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Burnie Resale Tip Shop

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Features

Fully Staffed Facility

Contact

Waste Centre Toll Booth

03 6430 5834

Hours

Weekdays 9am-4pm
Weekends 10am-2pm
Public holidays 10am–2pm

Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and ANZAC Day.

Cashless Site

As part of Council’s Waste Service improvements, the Burnie Waste Management Centre will go cashless from 10 November 2025. Most residents already use cards or contactless payments, and many take advantage of the free disposal for loads under 100kg. For loads over 100kg, toll booth staff will check what payment method you have before you enter. Waste can’t be accepted without a cashless payment, so you may need to return. Residents without a card can still use the free disposal for small loads. Going cashless helps improve safety, efficiency, and service. Thank you for your understanding as we make this adjustment. Going Cashless FAQ's.

Site Services

Waste Transfer Shed sorting and landfill.
Recycling and Recovery Loop,
Tip Shop drop off/purchase reusable goods.

E-Waste mobile phones, TV's, computers and monitors.
Green Waste weeds, grass clippings, flowers, leaves, prunings, twigs, small branches.
Building Material scrap steel, timber, concrete, brick, masonry, household amounts of soil and rock.
Asbestos small packages under certain conditions, call 6430 5834 to register before you drop off.

Waste Fees and Charges(PDF, 445KB)
(Burnie tip fees and prices)

Site Management

Now that Council has joined the NWRRR regional alliance, we’re benefiting from shared regional contracts and state grants. Dulverton is helping operate our Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Centre, including the toll booth, with the same helpful service, with occasional trials to find better, more efficient ways of diverting waste from landfill.

Annual Environmental Reviews

Burnie Waste Management Centre - Site EPN - Annual Environmental Review(PDF, 4MB)

Burnie Waste Management Centre - Wetland EPN - Annual Environmental Review(PDF, 3MB)

Find out about our nationally accredited Wetlands for leachate management.