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, collection days, and available services 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 for local residents

Tambo Waste Facility
Location: Dump Road, Tambo
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Access: Free dumping for local residents

Accepted waste includes:

  • General household waste
  • Green waste
  • Scrap metal
  • General disposal items

Please follow all signage and place waste in the correct areas.

Kerbside Waste Collection

Council provides kerbside waste collection services in both towns.

  • Tambo - Wednesday
  • Blackall - Tuesday and Thursday
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Household Bins & Skip Bins

  • General waste bins are not supplied by Council
  • Bins are available for purchase from local suppliers (e.g. hardware stores or Elders)
  • There is currently no skip bin service available in Blackall or Tambo

Recycling

There are currently no Council-managed recycling services available. 

Electronic Waste 
Throughout the year, eCycle offers scheduled e-waste recycling collection events via local business Blackall Betta, with Fridges, Air Cons, TVs and Small Appliances able to be booked in for recycling. Please contect eCycle directly for their next pick up event and to schedule a drop off. 

Container Recycling (cans/bottles) 
Local business, Blackall Hardware, have joined the Containers for Change program and now offer recycling-for-cash services during business hours. 

Clothing & Homewares
Items in good condition can be donated to the Blackall Thrift Shop, located in Shamrock Street. See business for opening hours and options for donations. 

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
ChemClear, a national product stewardship program managed by Agsafe, routinely offers collection and disposal services for unwanted agricultural and veterinary (AgVet) chemicals. Residents can register via the Agsafe website to arrange a collection date. 

Rural Waste Disposal

Rural residents can access the town waste facilities during open hours for general disposal of metal (fencing/yards/equipment), polyethylene (tanks, poly pipe, troughs, fittings), and concrete waste (troughs/posts). 

For the safe disposal of batteries, chemicals, or used fuel drums, please contact Council's Environmental Health Officer 0492 336 845.

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:

  • Check whether the material is likely to contain asbestos
  • If unsure, assume it does contain asbestos and take appropriate precautions

Identifying Asbestos

As a general guide:

  • Before mid-1980s: Highly likely to contain asbestos
  • Mid-1980s to 1990: Likely to contain asbestos
  • After 1990: Unlikely to contain asbestos

If you need confirmation, it is recommended to have a sample tested by a qualified laboratory.

Laboratories can be found through the National Association of Testing Authorities.
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: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/abestos-removal-and-licensing

Disposal

Fees apply for the disposal of asbestos.

Residents must contact Council prior to disposal to ensure correct handling and disposal procedures are followed.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is not permitted on and public or private lands. 

To report illegal dumping, contact Council and provide:

  • Location of the waste
  • Type of materials
  • Photos (if possible)
  • Any other relevant details

The more information provided, the quicker Council can respond.

Fees & Charges

Fees apply for certain waste types.

For full details, refer to: Fees and Charges 2025–2026 – Waste Disposal(PDF, 834KB)

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