Waste Management

Rubbish Collection

A fortnightly residential rubbish collection services operates throughout the whole island. Details of collection times and days are available by contacting the Council offices on 64 621177.

Household rubbish can be deposited in a 120 litre mobile garbage bins. The total weight must be less than 65kg including the bin, and only household refuse may be left for collection. All food waste, vacuum cleaner dust and other materials likely to be offensive or to spread must be wrapped prior to being placed in a rubbish bin.

Bins are to be placed within 300mm of the front of the kerb in such a location that it will not present undue hazard to pedestrians.

Additional and/or replacement bins are available from the Council.

Commercial rubbish collection services are available three times per week. Commercial waste can be placed in 120 litre, 240 litre or 660 litre bins. To arrange for an additional/replacement bin or to arrange a commercial collection service please contact the Council on 64 621177.

Waste Transfer Station

The Charles Street Waste Transfer Station is open:  Sunday 11am - 5pm, Tuesday 1pm - 5pm and Thursday 8am to 12 Noon.

Fee Structure

50 Litre garbage bag $1.00
Wheelie bin $3.00
Sedan/Station Wagon $3.00
Ute/Small Trailer (single axle) $5.00
Large Trailer (dual axle) $10.00
Green Waste (per m3) $5.00
Other Waste (per m3) $15.00
Fridge/Freezer/AC degassed with certificate - no charge
Fridge/Freezer/AC $50.00
Waste Oil (per Litre) $0.50
Motor Vehicle Bodies $30.00
Car and Motor Cycle Tyres $3.00 - 50% discount for cut tyres
Light Truck & 4WD Tyres $6.00 - 50% discount for cut tyres
Truck Tyres $9.00 - 50% discount for cut tyres
Earthmover & Tractor Tyres $12.00
Car Batteries - with acid removed - no charge
Aluminium Cans - no charge
Steel cans - washed - no charge
PET Plastic Bottles - no charge
Cardboard - non waxed - no charge
Chemical Containers - DrumMuster Approved - no charge
Glass Bottles & Jars - no charge

special Notes

• Asbestos may be delivered by prior arrangement only.

• Treated timber needs to be declared on arrival. 'Treated timber' means timber that has been treated in a pressure vessel with copper, chromium and/or arsenic solutions.

• To attract the discount, tyres must be cut 'radially' which means to cut along the circumference of the tyre.

• All fluids must be removed from motor vehicle bodies prior to disposal.

Recycling

Due to isolation factors and the cost of freight it is currently not feasible to offer full recycling services on the island. However, Council separates green matter and offers battery and aluminium can recycling stations, which is management by the local Lions Club.

The King Island Lions Club have been collecting batteries and aluminium cans for a number of years. Funds raised by the Lions Club from recycling aluminium metals, and batteries is spent on community facilities. Council is currently working with the Lions Club to overcome difficulties in recycling batteries. Aluminium cans and batteries can continue to be placed at Charles Street at the sign posted location. Future collection points for recycling of aluminium cans may be provided in Currie and Grassy. A clothing bin is located behind the Currie Library.