Waste management facilities

Council operates waste management facilities and transfer stations in Quirindi, Werris Creek, Willow Tree, Blackville, Caroona, Pine Ridge, Premer and Spring Ridge.  Each facility, with the exception of Wallabadah, has a recycling wall or receptacles which are accessible 24/7 for disposal of sorted recyclable materials. 

The operation hours for each facility varies, so please consult the Waste Management Facilities Opening Hours Schedule contained within the document below. Further information can be obtained by calling Merinda Recycling on 0438 485 677.

landfill-opening-times-updates-may-2020.pdf(PDF, 76KB)

Waste Disposal Fees are outlined in Council's Fees and Charges.

Please use the dropdown menu below for individual site details.

Quirindi Waste Management Facility

The Quirindi Facility is located at Merinda Road (off Werris Creek Road), Quirindi and is operated by contractor Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Merinda Recyclers). Merinda Recyclers have available on-site a variety of landscaping supplies for purchase. Merinda Recyclers also operate a buy back store at their office in Hawker Street, Quirindi.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Bulky goods such as mattresses
  • Green waste
  • Building and construction materials
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap metal
  • Empty gas cylinders
  • White goods
  • Asbestos (with prior notice)

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.


Werris Creek Waste Management Facility

The Werris Creek Facility is located at Werris Creek Tip Road (off Werriston Rd), Werris Creek and is operated by contractor Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Merinda Recyclers).

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Bulky goods such as mattresses
  • Green waste
  • Building and construction materials
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap metal
  • Empty gas cylinders
  • White goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.


Willow Tree Waste Management Facility

The Willow Tree Facility is located at is located at Merriwa Road, Willow Tree and is operated by contractor Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Merinda Recyclers).

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Bulky goods such as mattresses
  • Green waste
  • Building and construction materials
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap metal
  • Empty gas cylinders
  • White goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.


Wallabadah Transfer Station

The Wallabadah Transfer Station is located at Elizabeth Street, Wallabadah and is operated by contractor Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Merinda Recyclers). 

Acceptable forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used Oil

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility. 

Blackville Transfer Station

The Blackville Transfer Station is located at is located at Bartons Lane, Blackville.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap Metal
  • Empty Gas Cylinders
  • White Goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.


Caroona Transfer Station

The Caroona Transfer Station is located at is located at 4D Road, Caroona.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Green Waste
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap Metal
  • Empty Gas Cylinders
  • White Goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.


Pine Ridge Transfer Station

The Pine Ridge Transfer Station located at is located at Bundella Road, Pine Ridge.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Green Waste
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap Metal
  • Empty Gas Cylinders
  • White Goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.

Premer Transfer Station

Is located at is located at Coonabarabran Road, Premer.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Green Waste
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil 
  • Scrap Metal
  • Empty Gas Cylinders
  • White Goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.

Spring Ridge Transfer Station

Is located at is located at Silo Road (Railway Ave), Spring Ridge.

Accepted forms of waste:

  • Garbage
  • Green Waste
  • Tyres
  • Batteries
  • Used oil
  • Scrap Metal
  • Empty Gas Cylinders
  • White Goods

Sorted recyclable materials (glass, plastic, aluminium, steel cans, paper and cardboard) can be disposed of 24/7 in the recycling wall located at the entryway of the facility.