Prepare to visit a Recycling and Waste Centre

Commercial waste is both Commercial & Industrial (C&I) waste and Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste as defined in the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2023 (Schedule 13).

Commercial waste includes waste generated by a commercial or industrial activity carried out at a domestic premises under a commercial arrangement. Fees are applicable to the disposal of all commercial waste. Penalties may apply if false or misleading information is provided when delivering waste.

Vehicles with a GCVM > 4.5 tonnes are considered commercial and the relevant fees will apply.

You can still use a commercial vehicle to dispose of waste from home.

Check commercial and non-resident waste disposal fees and charges for full details.

Apply for a Commercial Vehicle Waiver online or via PDF form Application for a Commercial Vehicle Waiver and submit to Council

When disposing of commercial waste, commercial fees will still be applicable. Vehicles with a GCVM > 4.5 tonnes or tippers are considered commercial and relevant fees will apply. 

• Check what you can and can't take to your local centre including limits and disposal requirements. Asbestos must be double-wrapped.
• View residential allowances and fees effective from 6 October 2026
• Check applicable fees for commercial operators and non-residents
• See Terms and Conditions of Entry
• Wear enclosed shoes
• Sort, cover and secure your load before you arrive
• Ensure you take proof of residency or apply for a commercial vehicle waiver if required

• Show proof or residence to the gatehouse for residential waste and recycling disposal
• Inform the gatehouse of all waste types you have with you
• Waste disposal fees may apply for residential and commercial users
• Follow site instructions and / or site signage
• Follow 20km/hour speed limit and other site instructions or signage
• Keep children and animals in vehicles at all times
• No scavenging of materials
• Keep your personal belongings safe and with you at all times

• Park in designated areas only
• All waste needs to be hand-unloaded and staff are not permitted to assist
• Unload waste into the designated areas
• No unauthorised waste disposal - fines may apply
• Do not scavenge or salvage waste and recycling
• Keep clear of trucks and clearance areas
• Pedestrians must used footpaths where designated

Save time and make the most of Council’s recycling facilities by sorting your load.

The way you load your vehicle can make your visit to a Recycling and Waste Centre safer and quicker. It also helps maximise resource recovery and reduce contamination when handling items in recycling areas.

• Group similar items to make unloading easier
• Group waste by drop-off types (recycling, green waste, timber, scrap metal, e-waste, general waste)
• Pack your waste so you can unload landfill (mixed waste) first, followed by recycling
• For utes and other open vehicles, make sure your waste is easily accessible – for your safety, do not stand on the back of your vehicle at a Recycling and Waste Centre.

Tipping vehicles are considered commercial vehicles. If you're planning to bring domestic waste from your property using a tipping vehicle, apply for a Commercial Vehicle Waiver before your visit. Tipper must be under 4.5 tonnes GCVM. No waivers will be accepted for tippers over 4.5 tonnes GCVM.

Only the following materials can be delivered by tipping vehicles:

• Clean, uncontaminated green waste and untreated timber
• Treated timber – commercial quantities accepted at Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre only
• Bricks and concrete – commercial quantities accepted at Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre only
• Scrap metal
• Soil (maximum 1m³) – commercial quantities may not be accepted and may require prior approval, please contact us.

Mixed commercial and renovation waste cannot be tipped on the ground by tipping vehicles. This waste must be hand-unloaded by the customer into designated bins.

• No smoking, vaping or lighting fires
• Unlawful entry is prohibited
• Be respectful and patient – aggressive behaviour is not tolerated
• No unauthorised waste disposal - fines may apply
• 24 hours surveillance may be in use
• Prohibited items will not be accepted, including flares, ammunition and explosives, and you will be required to arrange alternative disposal.

You enter the Redland City Council (“Council”) Recycling and Waste Centre (“Site”) at your own risk. It is a condition of entry to the Site that you follow these Terms and Conditions and comply with all rules displayed. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, then you must immediately leave the Site.

Upon entry, you agree to indemnify Council against liability for or in respect of any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding, cost, expense, loss, damage or injury of any person (including you) arising out of or in connection with your acts or omissions whilst at the Site. Your liability to indemnify Council is reduced to the extent that any relevant expense is caused by Council’s negligence or default.

You agree and acknowledge that you are responsible for the cost of any damage caused in connection with your acts or omissions whilst at the Site. Council excludes all liability for any injury or illness to persons or damage or loss of any kind to property.

You agree to take all personal property with you when exiting the Site and acknowledge any personal property left on Site will be disposed of. Council will not be liable for any personal property left on Site.

For more information ask the Recycling and Waste Centre staff for assistance.

Redland City Council is recording information related to your visit of the Recycling and Waste Centres, which includes your vehicle registration number, photographs of your vehicle and other personal information relevant to your visit. Redland City Council collects this information solely for the purposes of facilitating and recording your visit to this waste disposal facility and other related administrative and internal reporting purposes.

Authorised personnel of Redland City Council may have access to your personal information only for the above purposes.

Please refer to Redland City Council’s Privacy Policy for more information on:

1. How an individual may access and seek a correction of their personal information held by Redland City Council;
2. How an individual may complain about a breach of the QPPs; and
3. How Redland City Council will deal with complaints.

To the best of Redland City Council’s knowledge, your personal information will not be transferred overseas.

By entering the facilities, you consent to have your personal information recorded, used in accordance with this notice. Redland City Council may be unable to facilitate your visit to this Recycling and Waste Centre if you do not provide your personal information.