McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (The Tip)
The McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (The Tip) is located at McRobies Road, South Hobart.
The Tip is a cashless facility, we accept EFTPOS only.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday | 7.30 am - 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm
Public Holidays | 10 am - 4 pm
Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday | Closed
Please note, large loads are not accepted after 3.30 pm.
Unexpected closures
Dangerous weather such as high-winds, fire danger and black ice can cause The Tip to close at short notice.
There will be an announcement at the top of the website for the duration of the closure when this occurs.
The Tip closes in these situations for the safety of visitors, staff and vehicles.
Contact
Phone | 03 6238 2581
McRobies Road
South Hobart TAS 7004
Disposal fees
The Tip is a cashless facility, we accept EFTPOS only.
General waste and recycling
| Waste type |
Fee |
Minimum fee
Applied to loads under 100kgs |
$18.60 per vehicle |
| General mixed waste |
$200 per tonne |
Commercial / Industrial / Construction mixed waste
This charge is only for large trucks (7.64m3 (10 yards) tipper trucks and hook bin trucks). Tip face cut off time is 3.30 pm. |
$285 per tonne |
| Sorted recyclable material (including timber, steel, concrete etc.) |
$100 per tonne |
Recycling
Minimum fee does not apply |
$150 per tonne |
Green waste and FOGO
| Waste type |
Fee |
Minimum fee
Applied to loads under 100kgs |
$12.40 per vehicle |
| Green waste |
$120 per tonne |
Food/animal waste
Minimum fee $18.60 |
$75 per tonne |
| Compostable sludge |
$23.80 per tonne |
Other waste categories
| Waste type |
Fee |
| Clean fill |
$75 per tonne |
Clean fill (bulk)
Conditions apply |
POA |
| Mattresses |
$36.20 each |
Fridges/freezers
Must be be degassed before being brought to McRobies Tip. A degassing certificate must also be presented. |
$36.20 each |
Car and motorbike tyres
No rims or contaminated tyres will be accepted. |
$15.50 per tyre |
Light truck and 4-wheel drive tyres
No rims or contaminated tyres will be accepted. |
$33.10 per tyre |
Fluorescent tubes and globes
First 10 free - extra at general waste charge minimum disposal fee of $18 |
Free |
Secure burial
Minimum charge $270 plus $270 per tonne thereafter |
$279 |
Recycled crushed concrete 20mm3 or 40mm3
Minimum charge $18 |
POA |
Controlled waste domestic
Minimum waste disposal fee is $52. Domestic quantity up to 25kg accepted only. No Commercial loads or Domestic quantities greater than 25kg will be accepted. Please Contact Southern Waste Solutions on 03 6273 9712 |
$250 per tonne |
All listed fees include GST. The Tasmanian Government Landfill Levy has been applied where required.
Please note: for the full list of Tip fees and charges please refer to our fees and charges page.
Tasmanian Government Landfill Levy
A Tasmanian Government Landfill Levy applies to all waste to landfill in Tasmania.
The Government has set the levy at $45.84 per tonne, and requires landfill operators to charge the Levy to users. We then provide the funds collected to the Government.
In Hobart this occurs at the weighbridge at The Tip.
Some waste categories are not subject to the Levy including green waste and recyclable materials such as steel, cardboard and glass containers. For these products the City does not be apply any levy component.
The Government uses the Levy to fund infrastructure and programs across Tasmania. This leads to more recycling and resource recovery, and less landfill.
You can minimise the impact of the levy by separating your waste, and:
- using your recycling and FOGO wheelie bins
- providing accepted re-usable and recyclable items to the Tip Shop
- using the recycling facilities at the waste transfer station at The Tip.
Learn more about the Levy on the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania website.
Compost and mulch sales
Premium compost and mulch are available to purchase at The Tip to enhance your garden and landscaping projects.
The compost is made on site with shredded garden and landscaping material (dry) and commercial putrescible food organic material (wet).
Products and pricing
| Product |
Fee |
Compost
Nutrient-rich organic matter to improve soil health. |
$93 per m³ |
Fine mulch
Perfect for garden beds and retaining moisture. |
$31.60 per m³ |
Coarse mulch
Ideal for large-scale landscaping and erosion control. |
$25.6 per m³ |
Bagged compost
Conveniently available at the Tip Shop. |
$12 per bag |
Payment options are:
- EFTPOS only
- Charge to an approved account.
All sales are final. No refunds are available.
More information
Loading services
Compost and mulch are sold by the cubic metre. This is loaded directly into your vehicle or trailer using our on-site loader.
The available load sizes are ¼m³, ½m³, ¾m³, and 1m³.
Please note: delivery is not offered.
Product standards
All materials are produced in accordance with:
- EPA Tasmania guidelines
- AS 4454:2012 standards for compost, soil conditioners, and mulches
- pH range: 5.0 to 8.5
- PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP 3.0)
PFAS Information
We are dedicated to maintaining high environmental standards in compost and mulch production. However, trace levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – commonly referred to as "forever chemicals" – may be present due to their widespread occurrence in household waste.
PFAS are known for their persistence and potential to accumulate in soil, water, and living organisms. While feedstocks are carefully managed, ambient contamination can result in low-level PFAS presence.
To ensure safe use in residential and landscaping settings, we adopt a precautionary approach to minimise exposure. For more details, visit the EPA Tasmania PFAS page.
More information
Zero Waste to Landfill goal
A target date of 2030 has been set to stop the operation of the landfill at McRobies Gully in South Hobart.
Our Waste Management Strategy outlines many waste reduction actions and programs. These have a primary aim to achieve zero waste to landfill.
Good Neighbour Agreement
We have developed a Good Neighbour Agreement with the South Hobart Community for the The Tip.
The Agreement aims to replicate the actions of being good residential neighbours. This includes things like:
- keeping noise down
- having properties looking neat and tidy
- good open and honest communication
- looking out for each other.
We often engage with the South Hobart Community, fielding questions about The Tip. This includes holding meetings, presenting at public forums, and attending South Hobart events.
For more information please see the Good Neighbour Agreement(PDF, 1MB).
Annual Environmental Review
The City of Hobart is required to conduct an Annual Environmental Review of the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.
The latest annual review is available below.
2024-25 Annual Environmental Review(PDF, 950KB)