Resource recovery centres
Brisbane City Council has four resource recovery centres at Chandler, Ferny Grove, Nudgee and Willawong with recycling and waste facilities. The centres were previously known as transfer stations or tips. Our resource recovery centres help you to recylce more, reducing waste to landfill.
Use of the recycling areas at the centres is free if your vehicle is less than 4.5 tonnes combined gross vehicle mass.
For the disposal of general waste and green waste, you can use waste vouchers or pay a fee.
Find out what you can recycle at the centres
Locations and opening hours
The centres are open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
| Location | Daily opening hours |
|---|---|
| 1372 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach | 6.30am-5.45pm |
| 360 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong | 6.30am-5.45pm |
| 101 Upper Kedron Road, Ferny Grove | 6.30am-5.45pm |
| 728 Tilley Road, Chandler (opposite the Sleeman Sports Complex) | 6.30am-5.45pm |
When to visit a resource recovery centre
Mornings between 6.30-10am is generally the quietest time to visit the resource recovery centres. Between 10am-2pm is the busiest. Keep this in mind when planning your trip.
| Morning: 6.30-10am | Midday: 10am-2pm | Afternoon: 2-5.45pm |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak - Plan to visit a recovery centre in the morning | Peak hour - Busiest times at the resource recover centres, which can take longer to visit | In-between off-peak and peak - Visiting a resource recovery centre in the afternoon is generally busier than the morning but quieter than midday. |
Note: the above table is a guide only and reflects all resource recovery centres and every day they are open.
School holidays and public holidays, free green waste weekends, and drop-off event days, will often be busy at all sites.
Summer is the peak season for visiting the centres. Where possible, plan to visit before peak times, bring water and a friend to help you unload.
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How to use the centres
As you enter a resource recovery centre, you will be asked what types of materials you have for recycling or disposal. The attendant will direct you to follow the colour-coded line displayed on the road.
View the terms and conditions of entry for the centres.
Recyclable materials
For recyclable items and or Treasure Trove donations in your load, go to the free recycling area first and place your materials into the relevant container. Friendly staff in the area will assist you with sorting if you are unsure where to recycle. Follow the green and general waste instructions if you have any remaining waste in your load.
Green and general waste
Drive to the second weighbridge that will lead you to the general waste pit.
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Waste vouchers, fees and charges
Waste vouchers or fees apply when you dispose of general or green waste at any of the four centres.
Council offers free green waste recycling drop-off weekends to help residents clean up their gardens. Find upcoming green waste recycling drop-off events.