Waste Disposal Facilities in Queensland, Australia

Licensed facilities that accept and process asbestos waste.

Asbestos must be disposed of at a facility licensed to receive it. Transporting more than 175 kg needs an environmental authority (ERA 57). Commercial operators must complete waste tracking for any quantity, and homeowners once a load exceeds 250 kg.

Bonded asbestos that is lawfully managed and not mixed with other waste is exempt from the Queensland waste levy, though the landfill can still charge its gate fee. Bonded asbestos mixed with other waste attracts the regulated-waste levy rate.

Removal work itself is regulated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), and licensed removalists usually arrange disposal as part of the job.

Asbestos has been banned across Australia since 31 December 2003. Homes in Queensland built or renovated before 1990 are the most likely to contain it.

Call ahead to confirm the facility accepts your type and amount of asbestos, and check its fees, booking and packaging rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dispose of asbestos waste in Queensland?

Asbestos cannot go in general or kerbside waste anywhere in Australia. In Queensland it must be wrapped, labelled and taken to a facility specifically licensed to accept asbestos. Not every transfer station or landfill takes it, so check the site accepts asbestos and book in before arriving. WHSQ and your local council can point you to the nearest licensed facility.

How must asbestos waste be packaged and transported in Queensland?

Asbestos waste should be kept damp to suppress fibres, wrapped in heavy (200 micron) plastic and labelled as asbestos before transport, with larger loads often needing waste-tracking documentation. These handling rules are consistent across Queensland; the facility you use will confirm its gate requirements and any paperwork needed.

Where can I dispose of asbestos waste?

It has to go to a licensed facility. You cannot put it in household bins, skip bins, or recycling. In Australia, your local council or state environment protection authority can tell you which tips accept asbestos in your area. In New Zealand, it goes to Class A landfills authorised under regional council plans.

How must asbestos waste be packaged for transport?

The waste needs to be double-wrapped in heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting (at least 200 microns thick) or sealed in approved asbestos waste bags. Label each package clearly with "CAUTION - ASBESTOS" and the fibre type if you know it. Keep the material damp while wrapping to stop fibres becoming airborne. Most states and territories also require a waste tracking certificate or consignment document for transport.

What does it cost to dispose of asbestos?

Gate fees at Australian tips generally sit between $70 and $300+ per tonne. It depends on the state, the facility, and whether the material is bonded or friable. Friable asbestos costs more because of the extra handling involved. Some councils run discounted or free disposal days for small residential amounts, so it is worth checking with yours. New Zealand Class A landfill fees are in a similar range. These are gate fees only and do not cover removal, transport, or packaging.

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Glenden Waste Management Facility

Glenden, Queensland

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Glenden Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Glenden, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Quilpie Landfill

Quilpie, Queensland

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Quilpie Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Quilpie, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Noosa Resource Recovery Centre

Doonan, Queensland

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Noosa Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Doonan, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Horn Island Waste Transfer Station

Horn Island, Queensland

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Horn Island Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Horn Island, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Clermont Waste Management Facility

Clermont, Queensland

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Clermont Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Clermont, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Hughenden Landfill

Hughenden, Queensland

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Hughenden Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Hughenden, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Redland Bay Recycling & Waste Centre

Redland Bay, Queensland

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Redland Bay Recycling & Waste Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Redland Bay, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Paget Waste Management Centre

Paget, Queensland

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Paget Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Paget, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Dakabin Waste Management Facility

Dakabin, Queensland

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Dakabin Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Dakabin, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Murgon Waste Facility

Murgon, Queensland

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Murgon Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Murgon, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Moura Transfer Station

Moura, Queensland

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Moura Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Moura, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Gatton Transfer Station & Landfill

Gatton, Queensland

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Gatton Transfer Station & Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Gatton, QLD. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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