Council operates a Transfer Station/Resource Recovery Centre at 141 Meadows Road, Rokewood.
Opening Hours
Sunday: 10am to 3pm
Closed: Public Holidays and Catastrophic Fire Danger Days.
Fees & Charges
2024/2025 Fees & Charges (GST inc)
| Material | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household waste per m3 | $47.20 |
| Green and Timber waste per m3 | $29.90 |
| Electronic Items (e-waste) per item | Free |
| Fridges, Freezers, Air conditioner per item | $20.00 |
| Gas cylinders and fire extinguishers per item | $6.70 |
| Mattresses per item | $34.00 |
| Tyres - car | $13.40 |
| Tyres - light truck | $21.30 |
| Tyres - truck | $54.90 |
| Tyres - small tractor <1m diameter | $121 |
| Tyres - large tractor > 1-2 m diameter | $178.20 |
| Scrap metal | Free |
| Motor oil (max 20L per visit) | Free |
| Vehicle batteries | Free |
| Commingled household recyclables | Free |
Fees subject to change
Household Waste Load Size
The prices below are a guide only. Upon arrival, the Transfer Station Operator will assess the load and make the final determination.
| Load Size | Fee (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| 120L bin or minimum charge | $7.70 |
| 240L bin | $12 |
| Car boot load | $24.80 |
| Ute load level | $37.80 |
| Ute load heaped | $47.20 |
| Single axle trailer level | $37.80 |
| Single axle trailer heaped | $47.20 |
| Singled axle trailer caged | $71.50 |
| Tandem axle trailer level | $84.60 |
| Tandem axle trailer heaped | $118.60 |
| Tandem axle trailer caged | $164.70 |
Fees subject to change
Not Accepted:
- Commercial waste
- Asbestos
- Chemicals
- Prescribed waste
- Liquid waste
- Soil
- Demolition waste
Safe disposal of hazardous materials
Detox Your Home
Some household products can be dangerous and could harm your family or pets as they can release toxic fumes and pollute our environment. Do not pour them down the sink or put them out in your bins.
Detox your home is a free service to safely dispose of unwanted toxic household chemicals. Items accepted include materials such as weed killers, cleaning products, cosmetics, cooking oil and fire extinguishers. A full list of items accepted can be found here.
The City of Greater Geelong organises Detox Your Home events on a regular basis, which are open to Golden Plains Shire residents.
Asbestos
WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe), the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have provided a comprehensive guide to the disposal of asbestos here.
The website provides information to help homeowners, tenants, employers and employees understand the risks of asbestos. This includes the legal duties that apply, how to comply with those duties, and resources for safely managing and removing asbestos in homes and workplaces.
ChemClear
ChemClear provides a reliable and responsible collection and disposal service for obsolete agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Other hazardous materials
Motor oils and e-waste are generally accepted at the following sites:
- Rokewood Resource Recovery Centre: 141 Meadows Road, Rokewood and is open from 10am to 3pm on Sundays (excluding public holidays, code red and total fire ban days).
- Geelong Transfer Station: 100 Douro Street, North Geelong
- Ballarat Transfer Station: Gillies Street South, Ballarat
- Snake Valley Transfer Station: 298 Snake Valley-Mortchup Road, Snake Valley
E-waste refers to any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. Learn more by visiting Council’s dedicated e-waste page here.
For disposal of other hazardous materials, residents should check with relevant Transfer Stations for disposal options.