Burnie Waste Management Centre
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Open 7 days a week, the Burnie Waste Management Resource Recovery and Transfer Station offers various waste, green waste and recycling disposal, and is 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 and Vapes
Refer to this guide for hints and a site map on how to SORT Your Load(PDF, 1MB).
100kg free for residents, easy, no need for tickets
From 1 July 2025.
We have heard your feedback, the current voucher system allocated to ratepayers has some known limitations, particularly for tenants of leased properties within the Burnie municipality who pay rent to landlords but may not get access to the tickets.
As part of the transition to fortnightly waste collection and in response to community feedback, tip vouchers have been replaced with a simpler system. From 1 July, In addition to using the Resource Recovery Loop residents can drop off up to 100kg of household landfill waste per visit at the Burnie Waste Management Centre free of charge, no need for tickets. You will only need to present your ID or something to prove your residency.
How it Works - weigh in/out
Before heading to the landfill shed, drive through the Resource Recovery Loop to drop off items like cardboard, cooking oil, steel, eWaste, Tip Shop resale items and other recyclables. Then weigh-in at the toll booth, drop off your landfill waste, and weigh-out on your way back.
If your load is under 100kg, it’s free.
If over? You just pay for the extra e.g. 120kg = pay $4.90 for 20kg.
Fair use policy
This free service is here to help with everyday household waste but if it’s being used too often or in large amounts by a customer they may be requested to pay, or refused entry
Conditions
Free disposal is for Burnie residents only.
Please be ready to show proof of residence (drivers licence).
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
Location
Burnie Waste Management Centre, 289 Mooreville Road, Burnie 7321 View Map and directions
-41.0810755,145.8796772
Burnie Waste Management Centre, 289 Mooreville Road ,
Burnie 7321
Burnie Waste Management Centre, 289 Mooreville Road ,
Burnie 7321
Burnie Waste Management Centre
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