INFORMATION

City of Coffs Harbour Council

Information for City of Coffs Harbour Council LGA residents

Construction and construction/demolition waste is only accepted at the Englands Road Waste Management Facility at 31a Englands Road, Coffs Harbour. It is NOT accepted at transfer stations (i.e. Woolgoolga, Coramba, Lowanna).

 

✅ Accepted as Concrete Waste for recycling:

  • Concrete slabs
  • Concrete roof tiles
  • Bricks and pavers

❌ NOT Accepted as Concrete Waste the following is directed to landfill:

  • Concrete, roof tiles, bricks or pavers mixed with other demolition waste
  • Ceramics – including tiles and bathroom fixtures
  • Fibre cement or compressed cement materials
  • Plastic
  • Soil
  • Asbestos containing materials – only accepted under the strict conditions below

 

Bathroom/Kitchen Renovation Waste

Bathroom and kitchen renovation waste, remains of concern to Council given the risk that the substrate may include Asbestos Containing Materials.

Given this, all loads of bathroom and kitchen demolition waste will be inspected by landfill staff prior to unloading and suspect loads will be rejected. Customers should note that any suspected asbestos waste must be handled, managed and disposed of in accordance with WorkCover guidance. This information can be found by visiting the WorkCover website.

Please Note: The City of Coffs Harbour has temporarily deferred receipt of asbestos from customers until the Thursday 17th December 2026.

 

Asbestos Waste

Waste will be inspected by landfill staff prior to unloading and suspect loads will be rejected. Customers should note that any suspected asbestos waste must be handled, managed and disposed of in accordance with WorkCover guidance. This information can be found by visiting the WorkCover website.

Appropriately wrapped asbestos waste, will only be received at the Englands Road waste facility on Thursday and Friday afternoons between 1pm and 3pm. Prior arrangement must be made before these materials will be received.

Please Note: The City of Coffs Harbour has temporarily deferred receipt of asbestos from customers until the Thursday 17th December 2026.