Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre

Recycling centre

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is located on Cooba Road, just off Narromine Road, approximately 15 km west of Dubbo on the southern side of the Mitchell Highway.

The facility provides the community with a safe and convenient place to dispose of household waste, recycle a wide range of materials, and support sustainable waste management across the Region.

This is a cashless facility. All major cards are accepted, including the MyDubbo Region Shopping Card, with no additional surcharges applied by Dubbo Regional Council.

Expand the sections below to find out more about Council’s waste facility.

Opening Hours

  • Weekdays: 8am to 4.45pm
  • Weekends: 9am to 4.45pm
  • Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day

Please note:

  • Commercial and Asbestos customers will not be permitted entry after 4.15pm.
  • Household customers must arrive before 4.45pm to gain entry.

Guidelines for Entry

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre, customers are required to follow these guidelines:

At the Weighbridge

  • Report to the weighbridge operator on entry.
  • You will be asked to identify all materials you are disposing of. If unsure, please seek advice from the operator.
  • Random visual inspections may be carried out by facility staff.
  • Your vehicle may be weighed on entry, and if so, you must return to the weighbridge to finalise your transaction before leaving.

On Site

  • Follow all speed limits and safety signs displayed throughout the site.
  • Customers must follow the directions of waste management facility operators at all times. Where possible, please use the UHF channel advised by the weighbridge operator.
  • Facility operators may request your name and address details when disposing of waste.
  • Customers failing to comply with directions may be requested to leave the site.

Safety Requirements

  • Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times.
  • Children must remain inside vehicles.
  • Unauthorised scavenging is strictly prohibited.

Conditions of Disposal

  • Facility operators may refuse to accept items or materials that Council is not licensed to accept.
  • The site is monitored by video surveillance. Staff may also take photos to ensure compliance with facility requirements.

Prohibited Wastes

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre does not accept the following materials:

Liquids and Sludge

  • Liquid wastes of any kind (except commercial grease trap waste and used motor oil).
  • Inflammable liquids derived from grease, oil, tar, petroleum, shale, or coal (other than used motor oil).
  • Sludge from industrial processes, unless certified as innocuous/harmless, including: tanning or leather processing plants; chemical plants; pharmaceutical or drug manufacturing plant; metal treatment plants; petroleum or petrochemical plants and/or vegetable or mineral oil plants.

Hazardous and Toxic Substances

  • Radioactive waste.
  • Materials containing arsenic, cyanide, or sulphide.
  • Toxic soluble salts of barium, boron, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, selenium, silver, or zinc.
  • Soluble acids, alkalis, or other acidic/basic compounds.

Pesticides and Chemicals

  • Any pesticide or weedicide, particularly: chlorinated hydrocarbons (organochlorines); organophosphates; fluorinated hydrocarbons and/or phenols.
  • Agricultural or animal health chemical containers (contact ChemClear on 1800 008 182 for disposal).

Medical and Clinical Wastes

  • Cytotoxic wastes.
  • Special clinical wastes (including sharps).

Fees and Charges - Small Vehicle Receival Centre

The cost of using a waste facility depends on the type and volume of material you bring. Final classifications are determined by facility staff.

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is cashless – all cards are accepted, including the MyDubbo Region Shopping Card, with no surcharges.

The Small Vehicle Receival Centre is an all-weather 'one stop shop' for mixed domestic waste and recycling. Fees (effective from 1 July 2025) are:

Mixed Waste

  • $13 – Car or equivalent (sorted mixed waste and recycling)
  • $18 – Car or equivalent (mixed waste)
  • $29 – Utility or small single axle trailer (sorted mixed waste and recycling)
  • $40 – Utility or small single axle trailer (mixed waste)
  • $176 per tonne – Larger volumes
  • $352 per tonne – Large volumes from outside the LGA

Green Waste (clean, no mixed waste)

  • $12 – Car, utility or small trailer (up to ½ cubic metre)
  • $24 – Utility or small trailer (up to 1 cubic metre)
  • $59 per tonne – Other vehicles (minimum charge $24)
  • No charge – Chipped/shredded green waste (no contamination)

Tyres

  • $9 each – Bike tyres
  • $13 each – Car tyres
  • $18 each – Light truck/4WD tyres
  • +$14 per tyre – Additional charge if on a rim

Mattresses

  • $16 – Single mattress
  • $28 – Double mattress and larger

Accepted Free Recyclables

When you bring the below clean, separated recyclable items to the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre, you can dispose of them free of charge. By keeping these valuable resources out of landfill, you’re helping reduce waste, protect the environment, and support a more sustainable Region.

The following items are accepted free when delivered separately and uncontaminated:

  • Scrap metal – any size or shape
  • Polystyrene – packaging and foam (no food residue)
  • Whitegoods (degassed) – fridges, freezers, air conditioners
  • DrumMuster drums – empty, rinsed and clean
  • Used motor oil – household quantities only (up to 20kg or 20 litre container size)
  • Domestic mixed recycling – paper, cardboard, steel, plastic, aluminium, glass containers
  • Textiles – clothing, blankets, linen, shoes, backpacks, handbags
  • Car batteries* – all types
  • Household batteries* – AA, AAA, rechargeable, button cells, etc.
  • Embedded batteries* – batteries contained within small electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, laptops, power tools, toys, vapes)
  • E-waste (household quantities)* – old TVs, computers, printers, small appliances
  • Gas bottles*
  • Smoke detectors*
  • Fluorescent light globes and tubes* – household quantities only
  • Paint*
  • Fire Extinguishers*
  • Other Oils* – Transmission, cooking, etc

* These items are accepted in our community Recycling centres and we can only receive domestic quantities (up to 20kg or 20 litre container size). To learn more about what’s accepted, head to our webpage to find out more; Council Waste Facilities

Embedded Battery Collection Trial

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is participating in an Embedded Battery Collection Trial to make it easier and safer for residents to dispose of items that contain built-in batteries.

What Embedded Batteries Are

Embedded batteries are batteries that are not easily removed because they are built into a product. They’re commonly found in:

  • Mobile phones, tablets, and laptops
  • Power tools and cordless appliances
  • Toys, vapes, and e-cigarettes
  • Small household gadgets and wearables (such as watches and fitness trackers)

Why This Is Important

When embedded batteries end up in household bins, they can be crushed or compacted during collection. This may cause them to overheat or catch fire, leading to serious truck and facility fires, endangering staff, residents, and infrastructure.

How The Trial Works

  • Residents can drop off eligible items with embedded batteries at the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre free of charge.
  • Items are be delivered to the designated collection point onsite – staff will guide you to the right area.
  • Batteries and devices collected through the trial will be sent for specialised recycling, helping to recover valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, while preventing dangerous incidents.

Do’s & Dont’s

Do:

  • Drop off whole devices with embedded batteries (no need to remove the battery).
  • Store devices safely before bringing them in (avoid damage, puncture, or water exposure).
  • Follow staff directions to the correct drop-off point.

Don’t:

  • Place embedded batteries or devices in your kerbside bins.
  • Try to remove embedded batteries yourself – it can be dangerous.
  • Dispose of damaged or swollen batteries in general waste.

Fees and Charges - Commercial and Industrial

Disposal costs vary depending on the type and volume of waste. Final classifications are determined by facility staff at the time of disposal.

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is a cashless facility – all major cards are accepted, including the MyDubbo Region Shopping Card, with no surcharges.

For full details on fees and charges, please refer to Council’s webpage; Integrated Planning and Reporting.

Tipping Vouchers

If you’re planning to use a residential tipping voucher at the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre, please make sure you have it downloaded or printed before you arrive. Staff cannot issue vouchers at the facility.

This program is available to households that receive a two- or three-bin kerbside collection service, with one voucher provided per eligible household each financial year.

Find out more about the program at Council's dedicated webpage; Tipping Vouchers.

Illegal Dumping

We understand that many residents want to do the right thing by cleaning up rubbish that has been illegally dumped. While we appreciate these efforts, please be aware that the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is unable to accept illegally dumped waste free of charge unless pre-approved by Council.

Illegal dumping is the unlawful deposit of waste (larger than litter) onto land or into water. It includes rubbish placed on private or public land where there is no licence or approval to accept it.

What to do if you find dumped waste:

  • Do not bring it directly to the facility unless you are prepared to pay the applicable disposal fee.
  • Report it to Council so it can be investigated and managed appropriately.
  • Reports can be made through Council’s webpage Rangers, Compliance and Animals which also has more information on illegal dumping and pollution.

By reporting instead of transporting dumped waste, you help Council take action against offenders and ensure disposal is handled safely and legally.

Compliance

Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

Dubbo Regional Council takes the protection of our community and environment seriously. To support this, we have developed a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan for the operations of the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre on Cooba Road, Dubbo. The Centre operates under Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) No. 6058.

The Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PDF 1MB) outlines the processes Council has in place to:

  • Reduce risks – identify potential pollution risks and put actions in place to prevent or minimise them.
  • Communicate quickly and clearly – notify staff, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), and other authorities such as NSW Health, Fire and Rescue NSW, and SafeWork NSW, as well as members of the community who may be affected.
  • Ensure readiness – assign responsibilities to trained staff, regularly test the plan, and update it to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Guide response and reporting – provide step-by-step instructions for responding to and recording an environmental pollution incident.

Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, any pollution incident that causes, or threatens to cause, material harm to the environment must be reported immediately to the:

  • Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
  • NSW Health
  • Fire and Rescue NSW
  • SafeWork NSW
  • Dubbo Regional Council

Communication with Neighbours and Community

If a major pollution incident occurs at the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre, Council has clear procedures to keep neighbours and the community informed:

Neighbouring Properties

  • Council will make preliminary contact with all owners and occupiers of properties adjoining the facility to agree on the best way to communicate with them if an incident occurs.
  • In the event of a major pollution incident, residents next to the facility will be notified immediately.
  • If critical safety actions (such as evacuation) are required, residents may also be contacted directly by emergency services.

Broader Community

  • Depending on the scale, nature, and timing of the incident, Council will issue updates through its website and local media outlets (radio and television).
  • Regular updates will continue until the incident is resolved.

Monitoring

The Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre is monitored in line with licence conditions, and results are reported to the EPA each year in an Annual Return.

View the latest results; Environmental Monitoring Results (PDF 130.3KB)

Last Edited: 03 Sep 2025

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