Kerbside Collection Schedule
Central Coast follows an alternating fortnightly collection schedule: FOGO bins are collected one week, and General Waste and Recycling bins the next. Collections occur between 6am and 4pm.
To find your collection day, use the NWRR interactive map below.
Changes to Collection Schedules
Waste, recycling, and FOGO collections run as usual year-round, except on the following public holidays:
- Good Friday
- Anzac Day
- Christmas Day
If your collection falls on one of these days, we’ll notify you in advance with details of the alternative collection day via the Antenno app. Download it today to receive regular reminders for kerbside collection.
What Goes Where? – Sorting & Contamination
Every household receives a 140L waste bin, plus 240L bins for FOGO and recycling. Please keep these bins on your property.
It’s really important to use your bins correctly—even one wrong item can cause big problems when waste is processed, composted, or recycled.
Not sure where something goes? Check out the full A–Z guide on the NWRR website to sort your waste the right way!
Got Questions?
Want to know more about waste management in Tasmania’s Central Coast? Visit our Contact page or get in touch with the North West Resource Recovery and Recycling hotline by emailing [email protected] or calling (03) 6427 4646.
Resource Recovery Centre
Visit our Lobster Creek Resource Recovery Centre for all your waste disposal needs.
106 Lobster Creek Road, West Ulverstone
Tel: (03) 6425 5488
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Centre is also open on select public holidays from 9:00am – 4:00pm, including Australia Day, Eight Hour Day, Easter Monday and Tuesday (closed Easter Saturday and Sunday), King’s Birthday, and Recreation Day.
Resale Shop
Explore the Resale Shop, operated by City Mission, for quality goods at affordable prices.
Tel: (03) 6419 4555
Open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, closed on public holidays.
Site Entry Fees
Resource Recovery Centre entry fees are reviewed and updated each year. Our tiered ‘user pays’ system means you can save money by sorting your load and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. For example:
Sedan, hatch or station wagon (seats up):
- Full recovery load (recycle/reuse): $17
- Partial landfill load: $21
- Full landfill load: $26
Van, ute or single axle trailer:
- Full recovery load (recycle/reuse): $24
- Partial landfill load: $31
- Full landfill load: $39
Tandem axle trailer:
- Full recovery load (recycle/reuse): $33
- Partial landfill load: $53
- Full landfill load: $73
State Landfill Levy
From 1 July 2025, landfill waste will cost our community around $45.84 per tonne in State tax, rising to nearly $70 per tonne by mid-2026. This State Landfill Levy is designed to encourage everyone to reduce landfill waste and make greater use of recycling and FOGO services.
Council does not profit from these fee increases. All levy funds are passed on to the Tasmanian Government to support resource recovery and waste education initiatives.
Items for Free Recycling
Did you know there are many items you can recycle for free at the Resource Recovery Centre?
Free Entry Items include:
- Paint
- Cooking oil
- Household and car batteries
- E-waste, X-rays, Mobile phones & Vapes
- Engine coolant
- Light globes
- Domestic commingled recycling
- Clean soil
- Flares
- Gas bottles & Fire extinguishers
Country Transfer Stations
Our Castra, Preston, and South Riana country transfer stations serve our rural community. Check out our opening hours and locations to ensure convenient access to waste disposal facilities.
Opening Hours
Castra Transfer Station, 1620 Castra Road, Castra (3.5km south of Sprent)
1.00pm to 4.30pm – Friday
8.30am to 12.00pm – Saturday
Preston Transfer Station, 1311 Preston Road, Preston (3km north of Preston)
8.30am to 12.00pm – Friday
1.00pm to 4.30pm – Saturday
South Riana Transfer Station, 1420 South Riana Road, Gunns Plains (3km south of Loyetea Road junction)
12.00pm to 3.30pm – Thursday
9.00am to 12.30pm – Sunday
*All Country Transfer Station sites are closed on public holidays.
FAQs
What can and can’t go in my different bins?
Using the right bin is essential to avoid contamination and make sure your waste is recycled or composted properly. To see what belongs in your FOGO, Recycling, or Landfill bins, check the full A–Z Waste Guide on the NWRR website →.
What is FOGO?
FOGO stands for Food Organics & Garden Organics. It’s a bin service for food scraps and garden clippings, which are turned into compost instead of going to landfill. Using your FOGO bin helps reduce greenhouse gases and creates valuable compost for local farms and gardens.
Learn more about FOGO →
Why is it important to avoid contamination in my bins?
Incorrect items in recycling or FOGO bins can spoil entire loads, increase processing costs, and send good material to landfill. Keeping your bins free of contamination helps everyone.
When is my bin collection day?
FOGO is collected one week, general waste and recycling the next. Collections happen between 6am–4pm. Check the NWRR interactive map or download the Antenno app for reminders.
What happens on public holidays?
Collections run as usual except on Good Friday, Anzac Day, and Christmas Day. Alternative collection dates will be shared via the Antenno app.
What happens to my FOGO waste after it’s collected?
FOGO waste is turned into compost at an industrial facility. This compost is used locally, helping keep nutrients in the community and reducing landfill waste.
What is the State Landfill Levy?
The State Landfill Levy is a tax on landfill waste designed to reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill and encourage more recycling and composting. From 1 July 2025, the levy is around $45.84 per tonne, rising to nearly $70 per tonne by mid-2026. The funds collected are passed directly to the Tasmanian Government to support waste education and resource recovery initiatives across the state.
What should I do if my bin was missed on collection day?
If your bin was out by 6am and missed, please leave it out and contact Council so we can investigate and arrange collection if necessary.
Requesting Additional Waste Capacity
Council understands that each household has different circumstances and might produce more waste than others. For example, households with larger families, several animals or members experiencing health issues, as well as multi-unit complexes and non-residential premises, all might require additional waste capacity.
For an additional fee, you can apply for another 120 litre waste wheelie bin, or a larger 140 litre waste wheelie bin.
If you’d like to apply to change your waste capacity, download and complete one of the below forms and submit it via email to [email protected] or drop it into our Ulverstone Administration Centre or Penguin Service Centre.