Waste and recycling facilities

Please note the following information when visiting Council’s waste and recycling facilities.

• Visitors must wear closed in footwear. Refer to our Conditions of Entry if you plan to visit.
• Search our online waste and recycling guide to find out where to dispose of your stuff or browse our quick A to Z of waste and recycling index
• Sort your load and save. Drop off your re-usable and recyclable items for free in the sorting area and save on tip charges.
• Browse the most common waste fees on the Waste disposal charges brochure (PDF, 400KB) or see the full list of fees and charges here.

Commercial credit account applications

• Download Commercial credit account application form (PDF, 139 KB)
• Commercial/business use only
• Accepted at all sites except Kenilworth and Yandina.

Note: Vehicle Loading Cranes (VLCs) are not permitted to unload or decant using the vehicles crane under any circumstance. VLCs are only permitted to tip or hand unload only.

For information visit Queensland Waste Levy.

Waste and recycling facilities locations

Shopping at the recycle markets

The recycle markets have a range of items that are brand new or hardly used.  You can find furniture, homewares, sporting equipment or building materials at bargain prices.

• See opening hours above.
• Visitors must wear closed in footwear.

All items must be taken on the day. Take a friend to help load bulky items like furniture.

Site facilities and services

View available mulch and crushed concrete.

Frequently asked questions

Is green waste free on the Sunshine Coast?

No, Sunshine Coast Council does not have free disposal of green waste (also called garden waste) at the tips. The cost to dispose of green waste at the tip is $8.50 for a small load, $20 for a medium load, $35 for a large load. 

Did you know you can order a second garden organics bin? This would save you time and money coming to the tip. Order a second garden organics bin. 

How can I minimise the fees I pay to dispose of my waste? 

Loads containing mixed waste streams are charged at the higher general disposal fee. Separating your waste into recyclable loads e.g. keeping garden organics separate from general waste, or soils from concrete and clean plasterboard separate, will enable you to save on your disposal fees.

Why does council not have free waste disposal? 

Council operates under a transparent pricing policy for its waste disposal charges. It does not cross subsidise the cost payable at the landfill by imposing higher than necessary wheelie bin charges or other levies to enable what is sometimes perceived as ‘free disposal’.

I’m a ratepayer, why should I have to pay to dispose of my waste? 

Your rate payments do not include the costs of excess waste disposal at landfills. This service is charged at the disposal facility based on ‘user pays’. Council becomes the custodian of your waste for a fee, managing your waste in an environmentally ethical manner on your behalf.

Why do waste disposal fees vary? 

Council’s waste disposal fees vary in accordance with rising costs of operating the disposal services. These costs include the capital and operating expenses necessary to provide and manage the facilities, recover/process recyclable waste and provide the long-term maintenance and environmental monitoring as required by legislation. Disposal charges are reflective of the actual cost to provide the service to the community.

Why do I need to declare if my waste is Commercial? 

Commercial waste is subject to the Queensland State Government waste levy and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 states that it is an offence to falsely identify your waste type and includes a penalty of up to $39,165 for doing so. As such, commercial waste must be identified as commercial. Visit the Queensland Government website for further information regarding the Queensland State Government waste levy.

Why should I have to separate my load? 

To increase resource recovery is the main reason, thereby improving sustainability. This will keep our disposal costs down, reducing your disposal charges