Waste Management Facility Charge

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Published
5th August 2024

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, Whitsunday Regional Council has introduced a new Waste Management Facility Charge. This charge will appear on the rates notices issued across the region and is a crucial step in ensuring that we can continue to manage our waste facilities efficiently and effectively, which requires significant resources. 

Over the next three years, we plan to invest over $20.3 million in the waste network: 

  • Regional Projects: $75k 
  • Legacy Waste Sites: $700k 
  • Transfer Stations: $2.2M 
  • Kelsey Creek Landfill: $10.4M 
  • Bowen Landfill: $6.9M 

Understanding the Charge 

The charge is structured into three tiers, depending on the type of property: 

  1. Households outside the declared service area per assessment (properties without collection): $276.00 
  2. Households within the declared service area per assessment (properties with collection): $216.00 
  3. Non-Residential/Other per assessment (eg. commercial, vacant land): $160.00 

The amount charged annually will vary based on these categories, reflecting the different levels of service and infrastructure required. 

While there is a new charge, it is partially offset by a reduction in domestic garbage and recycling charges for properties with collection services. This balanced approach helps to minimise the overall impact on ratepayers while ensuring we can sustainably manage waste for the future. 

The introduction of this charge is part of a broader strategy to manage waste sustainably and responsibly. By investing in our waste management infrastructure, we are taking important steps towards a more sustainable Whitsunday region. 

Your Rates Notice Explained 

To help you understand your rates notice, we've put together a sample rates notice. This example has been prepared as a guide only, the information and figures may not be a true reflection of your current rates notice.  

Sample Rates Notice

Residents can take advantage of the 5% discount if rates are paid in full by 5th September 2024. 

Rates can be paid at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres or via any of the methods outlined on the rates notice, including online at www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au