TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ASBESTOS WASTE ACCEPTANCE

Due to updated conditions of the Environmental Authority under which the Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre operates, the acceptance of asbestos waste will be temporarily restricted.

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From Friday 8 May 2026, the facility will temporarily suspend acceptance of all asbestos waste.  

This notice period is\ provided to allow commercial operators currently working within the Shire time to make alternative arrangements, and Council acknowledges concerns raised regarding the short notice.

To assist the community and operators during this transition, Council will continue to accept asbestos waste until the close of business at the facility on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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These changes are required to ensure Council’s continued compliance with Environmental Authority conditions governing the operation of the landfill, including safe handling, storage and environmental risk management requirements.

The suspension of asbestos disposal is expected to remain in place until approximately 30 June 2026, or until further notice is provided.

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Council acknowledges that these changes may cause inconvenience to some customers and apologises for the disruption. The nearest approved alternative facility for asbestos disposal is the Stuart Landfill, Townsville, located at 24 Vantassel Street, Stuart.

Further updates will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.

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Council is progressing the Warrens Hill Landfill Cell 4 upgrade, which will increase future disposal capacity and support long-term waste management planning for the Shire and is expected to be completed by 30 June 2026, weather permitting.

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Visit https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-roads/roads-and-public-works/major-projects/warrens-hill-landfill-centre-cell-4-project/ for more information on this project.

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