Waste Management
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council provides waste disposal facilities and kerbside collection services for residents in Blackall and Tambo.
This page outlines where to dispose of waste, available collection services, recycling options and requirements for hazardous waste disposal across the region.
Waste Facilities (Town Dumps)
Council operates waste facilities in both towns.
Blackall Waste Facility
Location: Evora Road, Blackall
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Access: Free disposal for local residents, subject to applicable waste acceptance requirements.
Tambo Waste Facility
Location: Dump Road, Tambo
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Access: Free disposal for local residents, subject to applicable waste acceptance requirements.
Accepted general waste includes:
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General household waste
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Green waste
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Scrap metal
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General disposal items
Rural residents can also access town waste facilities during opening hours to dispose of general rural waste, including:
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Metal from fencing, yards and equipment
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Polyethylene materials, including tanks, poly pipe, troughs and fittings
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Concrete waste, including troughs and posts
Please follow all facility signage and place waste in the designated areas. Some waste types have specific acceptance requirements. Contact Council before bringing restricted or potentially hazardous materials to either facility.
Kerbside Waste Collection
Council provides kerbside waste collection services in both towns.
Household Bins & Skip Bins
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General waste bins can be supplied by Council, with a fee.
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Bins are also available for purchase from local suppliers.
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There is currently no skip bin service available in Blackall or Tambo.
Recycling
There are currently no Council-managed kerbside recycling services available.
Electronic Waste
Throughout the year, eCycle Solutions offers scheduled electronic waste recycling collection events through local business Blackall Betta.
Items accepted include fridges, air conditioners, televisions and small appliances.
Contact eCycle Solutions directly or speak with Blackall Betta for information about upcoming collection events, drop-off arrangements and bookings.
Container Recycling (Cans and Bottles)
Blackall Hardware participates in the Containers for Change program, offering container recycling for eligible bottles and cans.
Contact the business for current opening hours and arrangements.
Clothing & Homewares
Items in good condition can be donated to the Blackall Thrift Shop, located in Shamrock Street. Contact the shop for opening hours and donation arrangements.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
Unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals should not be placed in general waste or taken to Council's waste facilities without prior approval.
ChemClear
ChemClear is a national product stewardship program managed by Agsafe. It provides collection and safe disposal of unwanted, obsolete or unusable agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Farmers and chemical users can register eligible chemical products and quantities through the ChemClear program. Collections are organised periodically, including regional collection events.
Visit the Agsafe website for registration, eligibility and collection information.
drumMUSTER
drumMUSTER provides a collection and recycling program for eligible agricultural and veterinary chemical containers.
Containers must meet program requirements, including being properly rinsed and punctured where required.
Contact drumMUSTER or check its website for information about eligible containers and available collection locations.
Oil, Fuel and Chemical Drums
Council's Blackall and Tambo waste facilities are not currently authorised to accept general waste streams such as:
These materials must not be taken to either landfill without prior confirmation from Council.
For commercial quantities of waste oil, fuel or hazardous liquid waste, businesses may need to engage a licensed commercial waste contractor to arrange appropriate collection, transport and disposal.
For advice about disposal options, contact Council's Environmental Health Officer on 0492 336 845 before arranging disposal.
Batteries and Other Hazardous Waste
Batteries are subject to specific waste acceptance conditions at Council's landfill facilities.
Their acceptance is restricted and differs between Blackall and Tambo. Residents and businesses must contact Council's Environmental Health Officer before bringing batteries to either facility.
Other hazardous waste, including chemicals, fuel residues and contaminated drums, must not be placed in general waste or taken to Council's facilities without prior approval.
Hazardous Waste – Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous material and must not be placed in general waste.
Home renovators and tradespeople have a legal responsibility to protect their own health and the health of others by preventing the release of asbestos fibres.
Before disturbing any building materials, you should:
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Check whether the material is likely to contain asbestos.
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If unsure, assume it contains asbestos and take appropriate precautions.
Identifying Asbestos
As a general guide:
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Before the mid-1980s: Highly likely to contain asbestos.
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Mid-1980s to 1990: Likely to contain asbestos.
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After 1990: Unlikely to contain asbestos.
If you need confirmation, it is recommended that a sample be tested by a qualified laboratory.
Laboratories can be found through the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
A laboratory or asbestos consultant can also advise on how to safely collect and submit samples. Fees will apply.
Legal Requirements
Asbestos must be handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with Queensland legislation.
Significant penalties may apply for unsafe handling or illegal disposal.
The management and removal of asbestos in workplaces, including residential properties where contractors are engaged, is regulated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
For more information, visit Workplace Health and Safety Queensland – Asbestos Removal and Licensing.
Disposal
Fees apply for asbestos disposal.
Residents must contact Council prior to disposal to confirm acceptance requirements, fees and the correct handling and disposal procedures.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is not permitted on public or private land.
To report illegal dumping, contact Council and provide:
Providing as much information as possible will help Council respond.
Fees & Charges
Fees apply for certain waste types.
For full details, refer to Fees and Charges – Waste Disposal.