A-Z of Waste Disposal
Our comprehensive guide from A to Z on proper waste disposal is designed to help you make environmentally responsible decisions.
By disposing of waste correctly, we can collectively decrease the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
We understand that waste disposal can be a complex issue, so we encourage you to refer to this guide to determine the most effective methods for disposing of your waste and recycling.
PLEASE NOTE: Customers are advised that acceptance of items dropped off at resource recovery (RefindIt) is subject to the discretion of staff and dependent on the item being saleable or suitable for recycling.
Quick links
Yellow lidded recycling bin
Outlook Drop Off
Place ring pulls into an aluminium can and gently squeeze but dont flatten
Place in recycling bin
Paget Waste Management Centre (fees apply)
Click here for more information
All waste transfer stations
Outlook Drop off
Check on www.bcycle.com.au for local disposal location
Outlook Drop off
Outlook Drop off
Outlook Drop off
Check on www.bcycle.com.au for local disposal location
Paget Waste Management Centre or commercial concrete recyclers
Outlook Drop off
Yellow-lidded bins
All waste transfer stations
Place in compost bins. Contact local worm farm supplier for collection service
Phone Waste Services on 1300 MACKAY for more information
Vereco and Blue River Landscape Supplies
Outlook Off or give to charity shops
Outlook Off or give to charity shops
Only drumMUSTER logo eligible containers. Triple rinse including lids
Outlook Drop Off, Sarina, GArgett, Seaforth, Koliji and Bloomsbury waste transfer stations
Remove lithium-ion battery (see Batteries' for disposal) and then place vape pod in red-lidded bin
Outlook Off or give to charity shops
Take to Battery World Mackay.
Contact Maritime Safety Oueensland for deregistration prior to disposal (general enquiries business hours: 07 4944 3700)
Outlook Drop off
Outlook Drop off
Remove lithium-ion battery. Check on www.bcycle.com.au
Outlook Drop Off, some local office supplies and home appliances centres also take e-waste
Phone Waste Services on 1300 MACKAY for more information
Outlook Drop Off, some local office supplies and home appliances centres also take e-waste
Phone Waste Services on 1300 MACKAY for more information
Outlook Drop Off
Outlook Drop Off
General red/grees lidded waste bin
Home compost/worm fram or general red/green lidded waste bin
Contact local worm fram supplier for collection service
Take to Cleanaway
(Fees apply for disposal of contaminated diesel, unleaded and E10)
Outlook Drop Off
Ensure any uncontaminated fuel is used before dropping off
Outlook Drop Off or charity shops
Home compost. Do not place in yellow-lidded bins
All waste transfer stations except Koumala.Also take to Bucasia and Walkerston green waste facilities
Outlook Drop Off
Outlook Drop Off-9kg and over BBQ gas cylinders only
Return all others to place of purchase
Refer to recycling services in local directories for licensed operators
Outlook Drop Off if light bulbs still working, otherwise red-lidded bins
For commercial quantities, phone Waste Service on 1300 MACKAY for more information
Outlook Drop Off
Outlook Drop Off - Mackay region ONLY
Outlook Drop Off
All rural transfer stations accept metal
Outlook Drop Off
Return to mobile phone outlet or Outlook Drop Off
Local Office supplies stores and some supermarket chains also accept mobile phones
Outlook Drop Off
Outlook Drop Off
Ensure oil and fuel is drained. Fuel can be drained at transfer station fuel bays
General waste red/green lid bins only
Alternatively use cloth nappies
All waste transfer stations
Pour into designated tanks at transfer station fuel bays. 20 liters max
Outlook Drop Off, Sarina Otterburn, Gargett, Seaforth, Kolijo and Bloombury waste transfer stations
Take off container and dispose of in general waste red/green lidded waste bin
Return to praticipating office supply stores
Outlook Drop Off
All rural transfer stations accepts metal
All waste transfer station (fees apply)
Commercial quantities not accepted
Broken - General red/green lidded waste bin
Unbroken - Outlook Drop Off