Burnie Waste Management Centre

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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 heard your feedback that the old tip-voucher system wasn’t fair especially for tenants who often missed out. So as part of the 2025/26 budget which included a number of Waste Service Changes all Burnie residents can now drop off up to 100kg of household landfill or green waste for free each visit by simply showing proof of residence.

How it Works
1. Drop off recyclables at the Recovery Loop first (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
Please 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 and processing green waste as we move toward full cost recovery. We know this may affect some small businesses and past token users. The new FOGO service makes managing food and garden waste easier, and simple steps like mulching or waste-smart gardening can help too.

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

From 10 November 2025, the Burnie Waste Management Centre will become cashless. Most residents already use cards or contactless payments, and those without a card can still dispose of small loads under 100kg for free.

For loads over 100kg, staff will confirm your payment method before entry, as waste can’t be accepted without a cashless option.

Going cashless improves safety, efficiency, and service. Thank you for your understanding.

Going Cashless FAQ's.

Site Services

Waste Transfer Shed for 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 waste levy grants. Dulverton subcontractors are operating our Waste Transfer and Resource Recovery Centre, including the toll booth, with the same helpful service, and with access to new regional and statewide initiatives to find better, more efficient ways of diverting waste away from landfill.

Annual Environmental Reviews

Burnie Waste Management Centre - Site EPN - Annual Environmental Review(PDF, 2MB)

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

Find out about our nationally accredited Wetlands for leachate management.

Waste Management Framework

Waste Strategy

Waste Policy

Waste By-law