Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre (RRC) is undergoing upgrades to the green waste area during 2024. Normal operating hours will remain during works, however there will be some temporary changes to drop-off locations of green waste, untreated timber, concrete and dirt. Gatehouse staff, signage and an updated map will provide information on these changes.
Ipswich Waste Services operates two Recycle and Refuse Centres for the disposal of general waste and a range of recyclable materials.
| Recycling & Refuse Centre | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Recycling & Refuse Centre | 81 Riverview Road, Riverview | Year Round Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm 7 days a week Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday |
| Rosewood Recycling & Refuse Centre | 94 Oakleigh CollieryRoad, Rosewood | Year Round Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm 7 days a week Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Note: only domestic household waste is accepted at this facility - commercial or business waste is not accepted. |
Hints and Tips for Loading Trailers
When you're packing your vehicle and/or trailer for a trip to your local waste facility, group similar materials together.
By taking a little extra time to sort your load before you leave home, you can save yourself plenty of time when you arrive at the Recycling and Refuse Centre. Consider which areas you will need to visit and load your vehicle/trailer accordingly. The last item in your vehicle/trailer will be the first to be unloaded.
Please see page two (2) of the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre brochure (PDF, 1.4 MB).
When you're packing your vehicle and/or trailer for a trip to your local waste facility, group similar materials together.
Green Waste and Untreated Timber Area | Designated area for recycling Green Waste and Untreated Timber. |
Concrete, Bricks and Dirt Area | Designated area for recycling Concrete, Bricks and Dirt |
Resource Recovery and Recycling Area | Designated area for recycling materials such as Cardboard, Paint, E-Waste, Tyres, Oil, Car Batteries, Aluminium Cans, Metal and Steel, Plastic Bottles, White Goods, Bicycles and Glass Bottles |
General Waste Area (The Pit) | All other waste goes in this area for disposal. E.g. General Waste |
Temporary changes to be in effect at Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre
- From Monday 22 January 2024 dirt and concrete will have a new drop off location (nearer to the entrance)
- From Monday 29 January 2024 green waste and untreated timber will have a new drop off location (where the dirt and concrete used to be dropped off)
Works are due to be completed mid-2024. Thank you for your patience during this period.
Domestic waste ute and trailer examples
Domestic waste fees will be based on a weight threshold listed in councils Fees and Charges Register.
Council understands it can be difficult to estimate weights when you go to the Recycling and Refuse Centre, so we provide the following guidance to assist customers with indicative weights of their loads, for example trailer sizes, to help understand any possible charges at the Recycling and Refuse Centre.
Please note that this information is a guide only and every load is different, any and all charges will be based on the weights as calculated by council at the Recycling and Refuse Centre.
Capacity of typical domestic vehicles
DISCLAIMER: The below are indicative weights and to be used as a guide only, every load is different.
- Typical style side ute loaded level with top = 1m3.
 | Trailer Type | Cubic Metres |
6 x 4 | 0.65 m3 | |
7 x 4 | 0.77 m3 | |
7 x 5 | 0.95 m3 | |
8 x 5 | 1.10 m3 |
Typical weights of different waste streams
DISCLAIMER:The below are indicative weights and to be used as a guide only, every load is different.
Waste Type | Kilograms | Estimated Weight 6 x 4 Trailer (kg) |
Yard Trimmings (uncompacted) | 150 | 98kg |
Yard Trimmings (compacted) | 400 | 260kg |
Soil / Clean Fill | 1,000 | 650kg |
Cardboard | 100 | 65kg |
Construction & Demolition Waste | 750 | 488kg |
Concrete | 2,400 | 1,560kg |