Waste Management Facility
Materials Recovery Facility
Mount Isa City Council is constructing a Materials Resources Facility to support the Landfill Operations, which is expected to commence from November 2024.
Composting |
Recycling |
The Waste Transfer Station provides a convenient drop-off point for residents to dispose of bulky items, green waste, and hazardous materials.
Located at the Waste Management Facility, the station ensures proper waste management and encourages responsible disposal practices.
The following items can be left in the designated areas at the Mount Isa City Council landfill for recycling:
- Batteries - wet or dry, including car batteries
- E-waste - any electrical appliance which normally plugs into a wall
- Refrigerators/freezers
- Metal - all types (ferrous and non-ferrous)
Please note: we do not accept the following items at the Mount Isa Waste Management Facility:
- Liquid waste, including cooking oil and mineral oil
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
DOMESTIC WASTE REFUSE DISPOSAL | Cost |
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Car/Utility/Van | $6.00 |
Trailer (Single Axle) | $8.00 |
Trailer (Twin Axle) | $16.00 |
Car/Utility/Van and Single Axle Trailer | $13.00 |
Car/Utility/Van and Twin Axle Trailer | $21.00 |
Any Vehicle Larger than Car/Utility/Van | $27.50 |
Any Vehicle Larger than Car/Utility/Van and Trailer | $33.00 |
Small Animal (Cat/Dog) | No Charge |
E-Waste / Batteries | No Charge |
Metals | No Charge |
Oil | No Charge |
Tyres – without Rim | |
Passenger Tyre | $10.50 |
Light Truck / 4WD Tyre | $20.00 |
Truck Tyre | $46.50 |
Motorcycle Tyre | $10.50 |
Printable List of Fees and Charges
Following Mount Isa City Council’s annual review of fees & charges, changes to the Refuse Facility/Waste Management fees will come in to effect as of Friday 1 September 2023 as shown below.
COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL FEES | Cost |
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Waste Disposal Fee | $100.00 |
Clean Fill | FREE |
Clean Steel | FREE |
Commercial, Industrial, Construction or Demolition Waste Diverted to a Resource Recovery Area | |
Vehicles Carrying above 1 Tonne | $155.00 Pro-rata |
Shredded Tyres (Must provide Waste Transport Certificate) | Minimum Charge $262.50 per tonne |
Burial Trench / Contaminated Waste | Minimum Charge $275.00 per tonne |
Clean Asbestos (Must provide Waste Transport Certificate) | Minimum Charge $275.00 per tonne |
HIRE & CLEANSING SERVICES FEES | Cost |
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Bin Replacements | |
Wheelie Bin Replacement 240 Litres | $240.00 |
Wheelie Bin Replacement 360 Litres | $280.00 |
Business Hours
The Waste Management Facility is located at 150 Jessop Drive, Mount Isa, 1.8km from the intersection of Sunset Drive (at the Cemetery) and Enterprise Road.
Monday to Friday:
7.30am – 4.45pm
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays:
7.30am – 4.45pm
Closed on:
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Anzac Day
Open all other public holidays and observations.