Kerbside Collection in Roxby Downs
Veolia manage Roxby's residential kerbside waste, recycling and green waste collection.
To find out more, please click the links below:
Find out when your bins are being collected
Find out 'what' can go into 'which' bin
Collection trucks have an ‘arm’ to lift bins, so it is important to put your bins out correctly so the arm can reach, ensuring your bins are emptied.
Help ensure bins are collected every time by following these tips:
🔰 Put your bins out the night before collection day
🔰 Place bins near the kerb with handles facing away from the road
🔰 Leave 50cm between bins and 1m between your bin and any trees, poles or Parked cars.
🔰 If you live in a court, please put your bins along the straight section of the street for safer and easier collection and ensure they are side by side not behind other bins.
🔰 Heavy bins cannot be lifted by the truck – if you struggle to move your bin, it may be too heavy.
🔰 Avoid parking in front of bins on bin collection day. If possible, keep your street free of parked cars on bin collection day. If your bin wasn’t collected because of a parked car, please call Veolia to arrange collection.
🔰 Only use the bins assigned to your property.
🔰 Keep bin lids closed, and pick up any litter that falls on the ground around your bin.
🔰 Return bins to your property within 24 hours of them being emptied. This reduces the opportunity for bins to be blown over and become traffic hazards. Promptly returning bins also keeps the streets clearer for pedestrians.
NOTE: as per Council's Waste Collection Policy only one bin per waste stream (General, Green & Recycling) is permitted for collection per household. Additional waste can be disposed at the Opal Road Waste Management Facility during 'Free Dumping' hours.
Veolia manages the Opal Road Waste Management Facility, which processes residential kerbside waste and recycling and provides further waste management processing services.
The facility can receive and process quantities of:
- General waste
- Clean fill
- Recycling
- Green waste
- Cardboard, and
- Metal
If you live in Roxby, you have access to specific free residential waste and recycling drop-off (aka 'dumping') times. Click here to check the 'where' and 'when' of free waste recycling and drop-off .
At other times, waste can be processed for residents and businesses for a fee. Please click here to see the current Opal Road Waste Transfer Facility fee structure (PDF).
General Opening Hours
Regular opening hours are 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday, 8:00am - 2:00pm. and Free dumping drop-off days are Friday to Monday between 8:30am - 11:30am Click here for additional information on Free Residential Waste Drop-off
The facility is closed on Australia Day, New Years Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.
Fees & Charges
Waste drop-off (outside of free residential waste drop-off times and parameters) incurs a fee.
Please click here to see the current Opal Road Waste Transfer Facility fee structure (PDF).
Why Certain Items Are Not Accepted in the Green Waste Bin
Roxby Council’s green waste collection service is an important part of our efforts to reduce landfill and promote environmentally responsible waste management. However, it’s essential that only appropriate materials are placed in the green waste bin to ensure we comply with our Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licensing conditions.
Under the terms of our EPA licence, only clean green waste can be accepted. This includes items such as:
- grass clippings
- leaves
- small branches
- garden prunings
- ash
- birdseed
These materials are processed into mulch or compost, supporting a more sustainable community.
Strictly prohibited items such as:
- food scraps
- cardboard
- animal waste
- deceased animals
are not permitted in Green Waste bins within Roxby Downs.
These materials are not considered green waste and can cause significant contamination in the processing stream. In addition, they can create odour issues, attract pests, and present health and safety risks to staff operating the waste facility and members of the public who visit the site for waste drop off. Most importantly, their inclusion may result in a breach of Council’s EPA licence, which could lead to fines and jeopardise the continuation of the green waste service.
By understanding and following the correct guidelines, residents can help protect this valuable service and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable Roxby Downs. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us meet regulatory requirements and maintain an effective green waste program.
