From 1 July 2026, a $5 gate fee will apply at our waste and recycling centres if your load includes ANY landfill or construction and demolition waste. If you’re dropping off recycling or green waste ONLY, it’s still free.
Find out more about New gate fees.
Not sure where to take your waste? To find the best way to dispose of your items use Recycle right.
Recycle right includes City sites and other options for over 40,000 items.
Contact private operators to check availability and if fees apply.
Find a waste or recycling centre which accepts the material you want to drop off. Select the type of material from the list on the map below and view the results.
To find out how much waste you can take to a centre before a fee is charged, and the rules around what we accept, visit How to use our waste and recycling centres.
For information on fees for commercial waste, waste generated outside the Gold Coast and regulated waste, such as tyres and asbestos, visit Waste disposal fees.
T - Temporary disaster waste disposal site
The City's waste management facilities experience peak demand between 10am and 2pm. Avoid delays by planning your visit outside these times.
Public holidays: Collection services operate as usual over public holidays. WRCs are open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday.