Resource recovery centres
Find out what you can take to a resource recovery centre, also known as the ‘rubbish tip’. View locations and disposal fees.

What is a resource recovery centre?
Resource recovery centres have recycling and waste facilities to help you recycle and reduce the amount of household waste ending up in landfill.
Council's 4 resource recovery centres collect waste that residents can’t put in their household bin because of the volume, quantity or nature of the items. This incudes bulky, recyclable and hazardous waste.
Disposal options and fees
- Landfills are different to resource recovery centres.
- Most recyclable and reusable items can be disposed of for free.
- There are fees to dispose of general and green waste. You can use waste vouchers to cover part or all of this cost.
Locations and opening hours
There are 4 resource recovery centres in Brisbane, located in Chandler, Ferny Grove, Nudgee and Willawong.
The centres are open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Look inside the centres
Take a virtual tour of Council's resource recovery centres to help you find your way around on your visit.
Fees and charges
There are different charges for domestic and commercial waste services.
Disposal fees are charged according to:
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vehicle type
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load weight.
Domestic waste
Commercial waste
Demolition and Asbestos Industry Association (Qld) Inc members (DAIA)
DAIA members can access fees and charges for uncontaminated green waste only. Members cannot use waste and green waste vouchers.
Payment options
Resource recovery centres accept payment by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Mastercard or Visa only).
You can also set up a commercial account for your business. A commercial account allows you to pay:
- online
- at Australia Post
- by visiting a Customer Centre
- by phone pay (Visa or Mastercard - phone 1300 309 311 and follow the prompts)
- by BPAY (contact your bank to set up BPAY)
- by cheque or money order to:
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1090
Brisbane Qld 4001
To set up a commercial account: