Waste Management & Kerbside Refuse Collection Service
The Council currently operates four secure waste transfer stations (WTS) located at Huonville, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover. All of these sites operate over a 6 day period excluding Mondays (please see below table for hours of operation). Additionally, a kerbside collection service is also available for specific areas.
Kerbside Collection Timetable
Monday All houses south of Huonville Bridge, including Franklin, Castle Forbes Bay, Port Huon and Scotts Road.
Tuesday Mountain River, Lucaston, Judbury, Glen Huon, Grove and North Huon Ring Roads.
Wednesday Huonville and Ranelagh area.
Thursday Geeveston and Dover area.
Friday Greater Cygnet area.
For kerbside collection routes please refer to the Council’s website for maps detailing collection routes.
PLEASE NOTE: Bins must be out no later than 6am on collection day. Please ensure the wheels are facing away from the roadway and the Council logo is facing toward the roadway.
Other Waste Materials
Drum Muster
Drum Muster is a service provided for collection of used and rinsed farm chemical containers. It operates at the Huonville Waste Transfer Station on weekends only between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Please note this is by appointment only on (03) 6264 0300.
Recycling
Recycling facilities are available at all waste transfer stations. At present, the Council actively recycles metal, cardboard, paper, glass, aluminium, motor oil, all recyclable plastic and car batteries.
Waste Transfer Station Hours of Operation

No cleanfill is accepted at any Council Waste Transfer Station.