Waste Changes Summary

Published on 19 June 2025

Kerbside Collections alternate between the green-lid FOGO bin one week and the red-lid Landfill and yellow-lid Recycling bins together the next, bins at the designated collection point the night before or by 6am.

• Collection Days Map

Collection Zones
Collection Week Calendar

Old bins can be dropped off at the Waste Management Centre for recycling.

For questions about using the service, please contact the NWRRR hotline at hello@nwrrr.com.au or (03) 6427 4646.

 

Why Are Changes Being Introduced?

To reduce landfill, protect the environment, and manage rising waste costs, including transport, landfill operations, and the increasing State Government levy, we are transitioning to a consistent and efficient 3-bin fortnightly collection service in collaboration with our regional partners.

 

New Landfill Bin Rollout

New 240L red-lid bins will roll out with the FOGO bins. From 22 September, only the new bins (with serial numbers) will be collected.

Old empty bins can be left kerbside, dropped at the Waste Management Centre for recycling, or kept for reuse at home.

 

Key Dates

01-19 Sep: New bins delivered
15-18 Sep: Final collection of old bins
22-25 Sep: New red-lid landfill bin collections begin (final weekly & outzone pickup). Old bins collected.

Veolia fortnightly alternating kerbside collections start:
29 Sep-02 Oct: First FOGO collection.
06-09 Oct: Landfill + Recycling collection,
including the new rural and commercial recycling collections.
Thu 9 Oct: Circular road last old bin collection

 

 

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Kerbside Collection Zones

We’ve reviewed our kerbside collection services and areas to find more cost-effective ways to deliver them. As a result, we’ve reshaped the service into three zones.

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Rates Charges

• Kerbside collection: Charged only to properties with access to service.
• Municipal waste: Funds public bins, street cleaning, event waste, dumping clean-up, and recovery site operations — paid by all ratepayers.
• Landfill levy:  State levy supporting waste diversion initiatives.

 

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Burnie Waste Management Centre

From 1 July, residents can drop off up to 100 kg of general household waste free each visit, just use the free recovery loop first, then weigh in/out any remaining waste for landfill at the tollbooth. No tickets needed. If your load is over 100kg the extra waste is charged (e.g., $2.45 per 10 kg).

Businesses and organisations can also use the free recovery loop;  landfill waste for non-residents is charged at $245/tonne (minimum charge $24.5)

Green waste fees at the waste centre have increased to reflect rising costs, aiming towards full cost recovery. From September, FOGO kerbside collection will make garden and food waste easier to manage from home.

We understand this change may affect small businesses and others who’ve used tokens in the past. We encourage properties to consider simple ways to reduce their green waste like mulching, choosing low-maintenance plants, and planning waste-smart gardens.