Waste and Recycling Centres near Pimpama QLD 4209

Are you trying to find a waste or recycling centre in Pimpama QLD? We’ve put together a list of the best centres, including directions to make your search as easy as possible. If you don’t want to worry about loading and unloading a trailer full of rubbish, give us a call as we provide fast same-day skip bin hire to Pimpama. If you prefer to spend your time doing something more enjoyable be sure to check out our guide on the best things to do in Pimpama.

City residents are now able to drive in and drop green organics directly off the back of your vehicle or trailer onto a designated ground level area. Commercial mowing and landscape gardeners will be required to pay to use this service. Accepts flowers, garden prunings, grass clippings, leaves, tree branches and trunks as well as weeds. Rocks, stones, potting mix, or any other kind of waste is not accepted.

Whilst the operating hours state it is open till 4:30pm, many customers have complained that the gates shut at 4:20pm so be mindful to plan your drop-off accordingly.

Address: 196 Old Pacific Hwy, Pimpama QLD 4209
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8am to 4:30pm
Phone: (07) 5667 5976
Website: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-recycling/Waste-recycling-initiatives/Green-organics-drop-go

White goods are accepted, and there are separate disposal facilities for recycling metal, cardboard or green waste, however we do recommend you call them before attempting to dispose of any green waste as some residents have stated that green waste is not currently accepted.

Some residents have asked if there is a shop onsite where you can buy old treasures however this is just a tip, there is no shop available.

There is no option for 10c bottle recycling.

Address: 250 Skopps Rd, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 7am to 4:50pm
Phone: (07) 5667 5976
Website: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-recycling/Waste-recycling-centres

Stapylton Waste and Recycling Centre allows you to recycle your used cardboard and paper for free, as long as you are a Gold Coast resident. Commercial landfill is also accepted however fees do apply. The majority of customers have noted a good experience, outlining that access to the centre is easy and there is plenty of room to manoeuvre your vehicle around. One reviewer, Terry Jones, had a different experience though, noting “You get Charged $55 to place your E-waste in the Recycling bins at this place when it is supposed to be free to dispose of ewaste as mandated by council.”

Address: Rossmanns Road, Stapylton
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 7am to 4:45pm
Phone: (07) 5667 5976
Website: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-recycling/Waste-recycling-centres

General waste such as car batteries, cardboard, concrete, cooking oil, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), eWaste, empty gas bottles, household hazardous waste e.g. pool chlorine, herbicides, oven cleaners, paint (maximum 20 litres), motor oil, scrap metal, soil and whitegoods are accepted.

Green organics and Commercial or work waste are not accepted.

You can view a live camera feed via the City of Gold Coast website which can help you determine current wait times. The busiest times are between 10am and 2pm so we recommend you plan your trip outside of those times to avoid delays.

Helensvale Waste and Recycling Centre is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday only.

Address: 70 Helensvale Road, Helensvale
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 7am to 4:45pm
Phone: (07) 5667 5976
Website: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Waste-recycling/Waste-recycling-centres/Waste-recycling-centres-map/Helensvale-Waste-Recycling-Centre

This location features a TOMRA Reverse Vending Machine. It is able to accept glass, plastic and cans. There are 4 Recycling Machines available.

The machinery used is fast and accurate, allowing you to return up to 100 containers per minute.

Payouts can be received via retail cash vouchers, bank transfers to Paypal digital payout via the Containers for Change app. Charity donations are also possible.

It is usually a little busy at 11am on Monday and is usually as busy as it gets at 9am on Tuesday so you are best to avoid these times to prevent delays.

Address: Located in Westfield Coomera, Creek Rd, Coomera QLD 4213
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:00am – 9:00pm. Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Phone: 1300 118 888
Website: https://mytomra.com.au/qld-locations/coomera-rvm/

We hope you found this list of the best recycling centres near Pimpama useful. Before heading out to any of the centres be sure to sort to your load by grouping similar materials together in your trailer or ute, this will make your trip easier and more efficient. We recommend placing green waste and timber towards the front of your vehicle, and general waste at the back. If you have scrap metal this should be placed on top where it can be unloaded first.

Important Note about Load Size Limits

The City of Gold Coast restricts load sizes to ensure fair use of their centres and to reduce wait times. They accept a standard trailer or utility tray loaded with residential waste (at no charge), as long as it measures no more than:

• mixed loads – 2.1 metres long x 1.5 metres wide x 0.6 metres high
• green waste loads – 2.1 metres long x 1.5 metres wide x 1 metre high