Waste and Recycling
Council encourages all residents to consider how to minimise waste and reduce the impact on the environment and maintains the philosophy for minimising waste as ‘Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle’. The below links can provide further information on ways you can do this:
- RAMROC Riverina Waste Group - Hay Shire Council is a part of this voluntary regional waste group, formed to provide collaborative approaches to waste and resource management. The group runs initiatives like Love Food Hate Waste, and have a Facebook Page and website page which can be found below:
RAMROC Riverina Waste Group Website
RAMROC Riverina Waste Group Facebook Page
Waste Transfer Station/Waste Depot
The Hay Waste Disposal depot is located in Tip Rd (Thelangerin Rd).
Hours of Operation
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Monday
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Closed
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Tuesday
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Hay Transfer Station: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Maude: 8.30am - 11.30am
Booligal: Closed
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Wednesday
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Hay Transfer Station: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Maude: Closed
Booligal: 8.30am - 11.30am
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Thursday
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Hay Transfer Station: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Maude: Closed
Booligal: Closed
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Friday
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Hay Transfer Station: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Maude: Closed
Booligal: Closed |
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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Hay Transfer Station: 8am to 4pm
Maude (By Volunteers): 9.00am to 11.00am
Booligal (By Volunteers): 9.00am to 11.00am
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| Public Holidays |
Closed
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Access to the Old Tip *
Access to the Old Tip/Landfill Site is by appointment only, please contact our administration office for more details on (02) 6990 1100.
Pre-arranged appointments will only be during normal opening hours on weekdays, and by reporting to the staff member on duty at the Waste Transfer Station.
Dispoal fees must be paid prior to disposal.
| Waste Type |
Fees |
| Access to Disposal Site |
$60 per visit |
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| Small vehicle including utility and passenger |
Access fee only |
| Light truck (2 axles) |
Access fee + $60 |
| Heavy truck (3 axles) |
Access fee + $90 |
| Greater than 3 axles |
Access fee + $120 |
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| Disposal of Asbestos |
$125 per m3 (min $125) |
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| Tyres - Small car/4WD |
$14.00 per tyre |
| Tyres - medium truck, Super Single |
$24.00 per tyre |
| Tyres - Large Tractor |
$32.00 per tyre |
| Tyres - Extra Large, 4WD Tractor, earthmoving |
$71.00 per tyre |
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| Septic Waste |
$50.00 per load - customer is to advise how many times they will need the gate opened |
Asbestos & Tyres
Asbestos and tyres cannot be disposed of at the Hay Waste Disposal Site without prior consent from Council, applications forms are listed below.
For more information please view Council's Asbestos Policy or contact the office during normal business hours.
Asbestos Disposal Application
Tyre Disposal Application
Recycling
Paper and cardboard recycling is available at the Waste Transfer Station.
Hay Council supports recycling and has available a Community Recycling Centre (located at the Waste Transfer Station on Thelangerin Road) for the disposal of a range of recyclable items shown below:
For more information on CRC’s, please visit the EPA website.
Drum Muster
Council participates in the Drum Muster Program which is the recycling of farm chemical drums. Anyone wishing to dispose of chemical drums can make an appointment by contacting the Hay Shire Council Office during business hours.