Welcome to the Western Downs Waste Warrior educational hub! Here, you'll be able to find resources and learn about your role in shaping your environment and ensuring a cleaner, greener future for our region.
Whether you're interested in finding out more about how to recycle your household waste, ensuring that your rubbish ends up in the correct kerbside bins, or discovering the capabilities of the outstanding waste facilities available here on the Western Downs, this is your go-to source on how to be the best Western Downs Waste Warrior you can be!
Say G'day to our top-notch Western Downs Waste Warrior trucks!
Six highly visible, high-tech waste collection vehicles have recently hit the streets of the Western Downs, collecting household waste and recycling. The fresh, bright designs decorating the trucks not only look great, but also highlight important waste messages for the community.
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We all have a part to play in building a cleaner, greener future for our region. One of the simplest ways to do this is to recycle your household waste. Knowing what can and can't go in your kerbside bins, or which items that can't be put in your yellow-lidded recycling bin can be recycled at Waste and Recycling Facilities, is a major step you can take in being a Western Downs Waste Warrior.
Hear from Council's Waste Coordinator on how you can help ensure a sustainable future for our region!
Learn more about recycling here
Did you know that Council operates seventeen waste facilities across the region? It is free to dispose of household waste and recyclables at our facilities, and our transfer stations have dedicated areas for different types of waste. Council is committed to providing quality essential services which keep our communities clean and sustainable - and as a Western Downs Waste Warrior you can help!
Take a look into how Council's Waste Facilities operate, and how to manage your waste properly!
Learn more about Council's waste facilities here