Clean-up works following the recent severe storms are still underway. Due to the extent of the damage, recovery will take several months. Please exercise caution when visiting impacted areas. Thank you for your patience as crews work hard to restore these areas.
Council's customer service centres will be closed from 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 24 December, reopening on Monday, 5 January 2026 at 8:30 AM.
Approximately one third of all waste generated in Australia is business waste according to the most recent National Waste Report. It claims that business recycling enables Australian businesses to address their waste while also developing a competitive edge by improving business reputation and efficiency while reducing unnecessary costs. The key findings of the research were:
Council’s Rethink waste for business program aims to help businesses:
Council's Rethink waste for business program is designed to work with your business. By registering your business will receive a site visit and presentation to your staff, online resources, an audit of your onsite waste and a dedicated action plan and recommendations for your business.
Register your business
Resources for your business
These guides can help you get your business started on your waste management journey.
Sign your workplace bins to clearly identify what materials are disposed in which bin. Make sure your bins are side by side and all have the correct signage to avoid confusion. Download these signs to get started:
Need to know how much waste your business generates weekly or annually?
Use the calculator for your current waste bins and collection services to generate a report and you will also be given strategies to focus on saving more resources from landfill and save on waste disposal costs.
Calculate business waste