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title: "Waste & Recycling"
date: 2025-11-26T07:08:00+11:00
author: Central Highlands Council
canonical_url: "https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/waste-management"
section: Site Content
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 #  Waste & Recycling 

 

 

 

 

 

1. [ Home](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/)
2. [ Residents & Ratepayers ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/residents)
3. Waste & Recycling
 
 

 

 

 ## Domestic Waste Collection

#### Rubbish Collection 

- **Mondays**: Gretna, Westerway, Fentonbury, Ellendale, Wayatinah
- **Tuesdays**: Bothwell, Hamilton, Ouse, Osterley

#### Recycling Collection 

- Collected **fortnightly** on the **same day as domestic waste**.
- Click here for recycling collection dates
- Dates for recycling collection for 2026-27 can be found below:

  Recycling & Rubbish Collection dates  

![](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Logo/Recycling-Collection-Dates-2026-2027.jpg) 

 

 

 

#### What can be recycled? 

The recycling bin should only contain tins, aluminum cans, recyclable plastic, bottles and glass. Please ensure all items are clean and empty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

## Recycle Rewards

Recycle Rewards is Tasmania's container refund scheme. You can receive a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned and help the environment.

There is a Recycle Rewards collection point behind the [Bothwell Garage in William Street](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJn5F17q28CJw4T5A). More information can be found at: <https://recyclerewards.com.au/>

 ![Recycle Rewards](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_516x440_fit_center-center_70_none_ffffff/9567/Recycle-Rewards.webp) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## Waste Collection Sites

Central Highlands Council has several waste collection sites including:

- refuse disposal site in [Hamilton](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NzT9bnLN4hL8jnUQ9)
- waste transfer stations at [Bothwell](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aPj4f8kaoSHf1CSj6), [Bronte Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvLm9SqDU1Tz2rCHA), and [Miena](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YRRtybPmw2N1jryt5).
- roadside waste skip bins in areas not serviced by roadside collection

A map of sites can be found below.

  Waste Site Locations  

 ![](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/waste-sites.jpg) 

 

 

 

 ![Waste Collection Site](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_2560x1188_fit_center-center_70_none_ffffff/9848/A7505351-Pano.webp) 

 

 

 

 [Hamilton Refuse Disposal Site - Mount Rd, via Upper Mill Rd](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGAqFkm8rEjGfFbA8)Wednesday12 noon - 4pmSaturday12 noon - 4pmSunday12 noon - 4pm[Bothwell Waste Transfer Site - 1755 Highland Lakes Road](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aPj4f8kaoSHf1CSj6)Wednesday12 noon - 4pmSaturday12 noon - 4pmSunday12 noon - 4pm[Bronte Park Waste Transfer Site - Marlborough Rd, south of Store](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvLm9SqDU1Tz2rCHA)Wednesday12 noon - 4pmSaturday12 noon - 4pmSunday12 noon - 4pmMonday Public Holidays12 noon - 4pm[Miena Waste Transfer Site - 7560 Highlands Lakes Road](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YRRtybPmw2N1jryt5)Wednesday12 noon - 4pmSaturday12 noon - 4pmSunday12 noon - 4pmMonday Public Holidays12 noon - 4pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## Bulky Waste Collections

As part of Council’s Waste Management Program, **two bulky waste collections** will be held during the year.  
**Bookings are essential**, and conditions apply regarding the type of waste collected - book via 6259 5503 or email <development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au>

 

 

 

### December 2026 Collection

#### Tuesday 1 December 

Great Lake, Arthurs Lake, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park &amp; Derwent Bridge

#### Wednesday 2 December

Bothwell, Hamilton, Gretna, Interlaken, Lower Marshes &amp; Pelham

#### Thursday 3 December

Ellendale, Fentonbury, Westerway North, Osterley, Ouse, Strickland &amp; Wayatinah

 

 

 

### April 2027 Collection

#### Tuesday 13 April

Great Lake, Arthurs Lake, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park &amp; Derwent Bridge

#### Wednesday 14 April

Bothwell, Hamilton, Gretna, Interlaken, Lower Marshes &amp; Pelham

#### Thursday 15 April

Ellendale, Fentonbury, Westerway North, Osterley, Ouse, Strickland &amp; Wayatinah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ### Conditions of Bulky Collection 

- All collections must be booked in by contacting the [Development &amp; Environmental Services Office](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XuFJmzWN9RJQGeLB8) on 6259 5503 or email <development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au> four (4) days prior to collection day.
- Articles must be placed on the roadside by 6.00am on the collection day.
- All containers will be regarded as clean up articles and will be taken.
- All articles must not exceed 1.5 metres in length and must be capable of being lifted by two persons only.
- All waste must be, boxed, bagged or bundled. Large crates or rubbish bins are not to be used.
- Trees and/or shrubs should have trunks no greater than 10cm in diameter, be approximately 1.5m in length and be tied in neat bundles to allow handling by two persons.
- The total waste volume put out for collection must not exceed two cubic metres (approximately 1.5m x 1.5m) per household.
- Bricks, rocks, concrete, tyres or refrigerator units will not be collected.
- Dangerous items such as broken glass and asbestos, any liquids such as pesticides, herbicides, paint or other chemicals will not be collected.

**Please note items not complying with the above conditions will not be collected**