Before arriving at Shoal Bay
We recommend that you sort your waste into categories prior to your arrival at the transfer station. This easy process will save you time, allowing you to correctly place your material when you arrive at the transfer station.
What can I dispose of before I get to the Transfer Station?
Reusable items
You can dispose of reusable items such as furniture at the Recycle Shop.
Recyclables
You can dispose of recyclable items, such as bottles and cans, at the Recycling Facility.
Recyclables also includes items that cannot be recycled through your yellow lid bin but can be recycled at Shoal Bay Recycling Facility, like scrap metal.
Greenwaste
You can dispose of greenwaste (excluding soil) from your garden at the Shoal Bay Mulch Facility.
What categories are there at the Transfer Station?
To save time, it is recommended that you sort your remaining waste into the following categories before you arrive at the Transfer Station.
Whitegoods |
Fridges, Washing Machines Microwaves Ovens etc |
Scrap Metal |
Wheel Hubs Car parts Wire Shovel Heads etc |
Cardboard |
Boxes Cartons |
Car Batteries |
Regular car batteries only* *Hybrid car batteries are not accepted at the transfer station. These items must be returned to the car manufacturer for disposal. |
Fluorescent Globes |
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Gas Bottles |
5-20kg maximum |
Hazardous Chemicals |
Oil and Paint only |
General Waste |
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