Please refer to the below Location section for opening hours for each individual location as they vary.
The Waste Transfer Station Operator's contact is (03) 63913032
Amount | Refuse Only | Green Waste |
50lt garbage bag | $2.00 | $2.00 |
250lt Garbage Bin | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Boot Load | $8.50 | $6.00 |
Single axle trailer / ute (small) | $14.00 | $10.50 |
Single axle trailer / ute (large) | $20.00 | $15.00 |
Double axle trailer (small) | $27.50 | $20.00 |
Double axle trailer (large) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
Sedan/ stationwagon | $8.50 | $6.00 |
Other / Commercial | $47.50 per cubic metre | $36.00 per cubic metre |
Commercial Compacted | $95.00 per cubic metre | N/A |
Masonry / concrete (Longford only) | $29.00 per cubic metre | N/A |
Mattresses | $12.00 each | N/A |
Airconditioners/ refrigerators | $10.00 each | N/A |
TYRES | ||
Car or motor bike | $8.00 | |
Light truck 15-17" | $9.00 | |
Medium Truck 18" | $29.00 | |
Large Truck | $42.00 |
PRICES may vary depending on content and size.
PLEASE NOTE: disposal of recyclables is half the fee of refuse disposal
No tyres over 34" are accepted. No Tyres on rims are accepted (tyres must be separated from rim prior to site entry).
Non Resident / Non Ratepayers will be charged three times the fee applicable to residents / ratepayers above.
The Northern Midlands Council (NMC) subsidises Residents/Ratepayers within the municipal area for the disposal of rubbish at its Waste Transfer Stations, this subsidy is offered to Residents/Ratepayers only. If non-residents / non-ratepayers choose to dispose of their waste at NMC Waste Transfer Stations no subsidy applies, therefore they will be charged at three (3) times the standard charge.
Site attendees may request you to verify your residence/ratepayer status prior to using NMC Waste Transfer Stations e.g. by showing your driver’s licence or some other form of identification with a current address, or showing a current year Northern Midlands Council rate notice.
The Northern Midlands Council recycles a range of materials at its Longford, Evandale and Campbell Town Waste Transfer Stations. Residents can dispose of recyclables at these waste transfer stations or use the kerbside recycling service. Only domestic quantities will be accepted at the transfer stations. Please note processing of recycling is half the fee of refuse disposal.
A number of recycling business operate in Tasmania for information about these businesses including contact details and by type of material they collect can be found in the Recycling Near You Directory.
Generally, acceptable waste includes;
If you have a query regarding what can be accepted contact the Longford Waste Transfer Station on (03) 6391 3032.
Generally non-acceptable waste includes;
NOTE: Council accept masonry and concrete at the Longford Waste Transfer Station only.
There are two main landfill sites licensed to take Controled or non-acceptable waste. These are Port Latta in the North West and Dulverton in the North. In the south the Hobart City Council site at McRobies Gully can take limited Controlled Waste such as some medical waste and quarantine waste. In the north, the Launceston City Council at Remount Road can take small and limited quantities of Controlled Waste.
It is always wise to contact the Waste Management Officers at the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment to ask their advise before you dispose of any Controlled Waste or if you are unsure if your waste is considered 'Controlled Waste' or not.
The Waste Transfer Station Operator's contact is (03) 63913032.
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Esk Main Road (opposite the reservoir)
Saturday - 10am to 4.30pm
DrumMuster - Saturday 10am to 4.30pm
100 Sprent Street
Tuesday - 9.30am to 5pm
Sunday - 9.30am to 5pm
Drum Muster - Tuesday 9.30am to 4.30pm (please ring (03) 6391 3032 to register for the drum muster)
58 Gunn Street
Tuesday - 1pm to 5pm
Thursday - 9am to 12noon
Saturday - 1pm to 5pm
Sunday - 1pm to 5pm
291 Marlborough Street
Phone: (03) 63913032
Monday - 1pm to 5pm
Wednesday - 9am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - 9am to 5pm