For a comprehensive list of materials accepted and their relevant fees & charges visit here or contact Wollongong City Council on 4227 7111.
How does Landfill work?
The Landfill Site is a location which has been built and prepared for the purpose of disposing waste. Waste is transported in trucks to the landfill site, where it is dumped and buried under layers of soil to decompose. Some items can take up to 1000 years to decompose.
What WILL NOT be accepted at The Landfill Site:
- Green Waste
- Food Scraps
- Hot Ashes
- Ink Cartridges
- Medical Waste & Sharps
- Chemicals, Paints & Oils
- Fire Extinguishers
- Household & Car Batteries
- E-waste including but not limited to Mobile Phones & Devices
- Gas Bottles/ Canisters
- Asbestos
Check out our Potentially Hazardous Household Waste page for more information on how to dispose of problem waste.
How to divert my waste from Landfill?
- Charity: Donate unwanted goods to your local Charity Shop or The Revolve Centre.
- Ask a Waste Expert: Send in any waste, recycling and/or reuse questions to our Ask a Waste Expert Form and a waste expert will be in contact within 2 working days.
- Local Initiatives: Keep yourself familiar with local reuse and/or recycling initiatives around you.
- Wollongong Waste App: Download the Wollongong Waste App and view the A-Z Recycling Guide.
Why divert my waste from Landfill?
- Saves good resources from landfill.
- Keeps our waterways cleaner.
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- Prolongs the life expectancy of landfill operations.
Location:
133 Reddalls Road, Kembla Grange, NSW, 2526
Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekdays
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weekends & Public Holidays
Closed Christmas Day
