McRobies Gully Services
Open and closure status
The McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (WMC) is located at the western end of McRobies Road in South Hobart.
This WMC has been in operation since 1975 and occupies approximately 20 hectares in the foothills of Mt Wellington.
The McRobies Gully WMC opening hours are as follows:
- Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 4.15pm;
- Sat - Sun: 9.00am - 4.30pm;
- Public Holidays (*Exclusions Apply): 9.00am - 4.30pm
*Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
As well as the disposal areas for the various waste types mentioned below, the WMC also includes a Recycling Wall for the drop off of recyclables, a Greenwaste Mulching & Composting facility, and the Resource Hobart Tip Shop.
the Resource Hobart Tip Shop opening hours are as follows:
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Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 4.00pm;
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Sat - Sun: 9.00am - 4.00pm;
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Public Hollidays (*Exclusions Apply): 9.00am - 4.00pm
*Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
General mixed and domestic waste, construction & demolition waste (hard waste), green waste and a limited range of hazardous (i.e. controlled) waste types are currently accepted at the McRobies Gully WMC. For further details on the classification of wastes or how to dispose of wastes go to Commercial Recycling Collections and check the links or phone Council on (03) 6238 2812.
Material that cannot be reused or recycled needs to be disposed of in a responsible manner. Charges are applied to recoup costs from the Hobart community and the region. Charges for recycling or waste sorted into material types, are kept lower than disposal charges to encourage recycling.
Fire abatement green waste disposal assistance
The Hobart City Council will continue with an initiative to assist residents in preparing their properties for the bushfire season. Residents will be allowed to dispose of clean green waste to the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre free of charge on certain weekends over summer. The next scheduled date for this service is Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January 2012.
Landfill Rehabilitation Levy
The landfill at McRobies Gully is nearing the end of its capacity. Prior to the end of its life, the landfill is required to be rehabilitated. Ratepayers will be asked to pay $50 per property commencing in 2011/12. The Levy will apply for seven years, until 2018 and will be charged via property owners' annual rates notice. For more information on the Landfill Rehabilitation Levy, please see refer to the Landfill Rehabilitation Levy flyer.
Environmental Management System
Council maintains an accredited Environmental Management System that has been implemented at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre in accordance with the Quality and Environmental Policy. The Management system includes an Environmental Aspects Register.
Public Environmental Report
Council has produced a Public Environmental Report regarding the environmental activities and performance of the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre for the period 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2009. The Report covers a wide range of environmental aspects, such as emissions, energy use, waste minimisation, education and quality assurance.