Torquay residential waste drop-off
130 Messmate Road, Torquay
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Phone: 0418 352 538
Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am to 12pm
Open from 8am to 12pm on public holidays. Closed on Christmas Day.
Closures during fire risk days
On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days, the Torquay Residential Waste Drop-off will be CLOSED.
What's accepted at Torquay Residential Waste Drop-off?
Householders can drop off small amounts of food waste, recycling, glass bottles & jars, and household rubbish (1-2 kitchen-size bags only).
Businesses, including short stay accommodation providers, must take their waste and recycling to Anglesea Transfer Station.
ACCEPTED at Torquay waste drop-off
| Type of waste |
Cost |
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Bagged household waste (1-2 kitchen-size bags only)
Maximum two bags per visit
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No charge |
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Batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 6volt, 9volt & button only.
Household quantities only.
Learn more: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/batteries
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No charge |
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Cardboard boxes & packaging (must be flattened).
Maximum 0.25m3 per visit (approx equivalent of a 240-litre recycling bin)
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No charge
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E-waste: only small e-waste items with a cord, plug or battery e.g. vapes, mobile phone, charger, mouse, electric toothbrush etc).
Check where to take your e-waste
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No charge
Larger e-waste items like irons, TVs, microwaves etc are accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne & Winchelsea transfer stations - no charge.
Maximum 20 items per visit
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Food waste: must be in 100% compostable bags.
No loose food.
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No charge
Limit of 0.1m3 per visit (approx equivalent of 120-litre bin).
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| Glass bottles & jars ( no lids) |
No charge |
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Recyclables including:
- aluminium cans
- plastic bottles
- plastic containers stamped 2 & 5
- steel cans
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No charge
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NOT ACCEPTED at Torquay waste drop-off
| Type of waste |
Options for disposal |
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E-waste (large items with a cord, plug or battery e.g. computer, toaster, kettle, TV, etc.
Check where to take your e-waste
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Large e-waste is accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne and Winchelsea transfer stations - no charge.
Maximum 20 items per visit.
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| Fire Extinguishers |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station - no charge.
Red bottles only. Limit of three per visit.
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| Furniture (household & garden) |
Accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne & Winchelsea transfer stations. Fees apply.
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Green waste including:
- lawn clippings
- branches
- prunings
- flowers
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Accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne & Winchelsea transfer stations.
$41/m3 - maximum 3m3.
Note: agapanthus plants/bulbs are not accepted.
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| Household chemicals/poisons |
Only collected via the Detox your Home program.
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| LP gas bottles . |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station - no charge.
UP to 9kg. No butane, CO2, or nitrous oxide. Limit of three per visit.
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| Marine distress flares |
Drop these off for FREE at:
Call the stations prior to transporting flares.
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| Mattress & bed frame |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station. Fees apply.
Limit of 5 per visit.
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| Motor oil |
Automotive oil only accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station - no charge.
Limit of 20 litres per visit.
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| Paint: unwanted, leftover paint & paint tins. |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station - no charge. Limit of 100 litres per visit.
Recycled via Paintback program.
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| Plastic tubs, buckets & baskets |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station. Fees apply. |
| Pillows, doonas, blankets, bed sheets, cushions |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station. Fees apply. |
| Polystyrene |
Accepted at the Anglesea & Lorne transfer stations.
No charge for less than 0.5m3
$18/m3 for more than 0.5m3
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| Scrap metals incl BBQ, bicycles etch |
Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station. No charge.
Limit of 3m3
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Soft plastic packaging e.g. plastic bags, wrappers.
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Accepted at Anglesea Transfer Station.
Household soft plastics only. Limit of five garbage bags per visit.
Larger amounts charged $18/m3
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| Televisions |
Accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne & Winchelsea transfer stations. No charge.
Domestic quantities only.
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| Whitegoods e.g. fridges, washing machines etc. |
Accepted at the Anglesea, Lorne & Winchelsea transfer stations. No charge.
Domestic quantities only.
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FREE - compostable bags to collect your food
Free rolls of AS 4736-certified compostable bags (one per household) are available at the Torquay residential waste & recycling drop-off.
You can also pick up a free roll from:
- Anglesea Transfer Station, 50 Coalmine Road, Anglesea
Open daily 9am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day)
- Lorne Transfer Station, 370 Erskine Road, Lorne
Open:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 12pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm
- Lorne Visitor Information Centre, 15 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Open daily 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day)
- Winchelsea Transfer Station, 55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea
Open:
Tuesday, Thursday 2pm to 4pm
Saturday, 1.30 to 3.30pm
Sunday, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Torquay - Council office, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
Where can I get a benchtop kitchen caddy?
Benchtop kitchen caddies are available for $11 from:
- Anglesea Transfer Station
- Lorne Transfer Station
- Winchelsea Transfer Station
- Council office in Torquay