Waste & Recycling
- Landfill Landfill
- Kerbside Collection Kerbside Collection
- Recycling Recycling
- Fees & Charges Fees & Charges
- drumMUSTER drumMUSTER
Opening Times
Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | Open | Closed | Open |
| Saturday | Open | - | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | - | Open |
| Public Holidays | Closed | - | Closed |
**During extreme weather conditions the refuse site may be closed.
Location
The Ceduna Waste and Recycling Centre is located at 336 The Trading Stock Route.
Head out of town on Goode Road and turn right onto the Trading Stock Route.
Contact Details
Ceduna Waste and Recycling Facility - 08 8626 9135
District Council of Council (08) 8625 3407
What is/is not accepted at the Waste & Recycling Facility and what are the fees?
All persons presenting material at the site should seek direction from the site attendant before waste or recyclable materials are removed from the vehicle.
Many recyclable items can be disposed of at the refuse site for free provided they are brought to the site in a condition that is suitable for recycling.
To qualify as recyclable, materials must be segregated and free from contamination however mixed loads may be classified as recyclable if segregated on site by the disposer, to the satisfaction of the site attendant. The more recyclables you sort out the less it will cost to dispose of your load.
Asbestos (non friable) is accepted only in accordance with EPA requirements. Hazardous waste is not accepted. Tyres are accepted if shredded to the EPA standard. For more information please contact the Ceduna Waste and Recycling Centre (08) 8626 9135.
Waste & Recycling Fees
The District Council of Ceduna operates a Kerbside Bin collection service for the residents of Ceduna, Thevenard, Smoky Bay, Ceduna Waters and Denial Bay. Kerbside Bin Collection Service days are as follows:
| Day | Location |
|---|---|
| Monday | Commercial |
| Tuesday | Smoky Bay & Commercial |
| Wednesday | Thevenard, Ceduna Waters & Commercial |
| Thursday | Ceduna & Commercial |
| Friday | Denial Bay & Commercial |
Properties that are levied an Annual Waste Service Charge on their annual Council Rates Notices are entitled to one (1) 240L mobile garbage bin collection once per week on the defined collection day for their address.
Not all properties within the Council area are entitled to a weekly kerbside collection. Properties are only charged an Annual Waste Service Charge if they meet the following criteria:
- Are located within Council’s defined waste collection areas
- The property has development on the land
- Commercial building being Buildings and/or Sheds
- Residential House
- Vacant Block with Shed constructed
Persons or Businesses that own multiple properties in various locations across the Council area will not be entitled to consolidate their weekly collection entitlement at one property.
Additional Kerbside Bin Collection Service
The District Council of Ceduna can arrange for once off additional bin collection, this MUST be arranged prior to your regular collection day, please contact Council on 86253407.
If you would like a more permanent arrangement an additional annual bin collection can also be arranged.
Please complete the Additional Bin Collection Request Form and return to the Council Administration Office.
Current prices are found in the Fees & Charges .
Rural Rubbish Bin Collection Service
Council will collect refuse from properties outside township boundaries subject to the property being on the normal route of the rubbish truck and that waste is contained in a 240 litre sulo bin. Please see Fees & Charges for current prices, complete the Additional Bin Collection Request Form and return to the Council Administration Office for assessment.
Dos and Do Nots on Kerbside Bin Collection Service Day
Do
- Have the bin out before 7.00am
- Place the bin as close to the edge of the kerb as possible
- Make sure the bin faces the road - eg the bin handles are closest to your house
- Ensure that the bin is 1 metre clear of trees and obstructions such as other garbage bins, fire hydrants, power poles and parked vehicles
- Put the bin back on your property after it has been emptied
Do Nots
- Do not overfill the bin so that the lid will not close
- Do not put separate bags or boxes beside the bin as they will not be collected
- Do not put hot ashes, acids or sharp objects in the bin as they may damage it
- Do not put heavy objects in the bin as is may not be collected
- Do not put industrial or building waste in the bin eg tyres, oils - wheelie bins are for household waste only
Although there is not a kerbside recycling service, there are Recycling Stations located in all the townships, as well as free disposal of recyclables at the Landfill.
Items that can be recycled:
Locations of Recycling Stations:
New Fees & Charges for the Ceduna Landfill were implemented on the 3 November 2025: Landfill Fees & Charges
Disposal fees can be paid by cash or EFTPOS.
Council has also started a Landfill Coupon system for eligible ratepayers, more details below.
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From 1 January 2025, the District Council of Ceduna took over collecting all fees at the Ceduna Landfill. Previously, the landfill manager collected these fees directly.
Council has always been responsible for the full cost of running the landfill – including state government levies, management fees, and the construction of new landfill cells. With Council now collecting all landfill fees directly and introducing a new fee structure, the landfill can operate in a way that covers its own costs.
Why Have the Fees Increased?
If the old fees stayed the same, council rates would subsidise the landfill operations for over $500,000 each year to keep it running.
That’s why Council has adopted a user pays system – so that only people using the landfill pay for it, especially those who don’t live or operate in the Council area.
When Do the New Fees Start?
The new Ceduna Landfill Fees & Charges will begin on Monday 3 November 2025.
On this date, EFTPOS payment will also be available at the landfill for your convenience.
Free Landfill Coupons for Ratepayers
To help with the change, Council is giving 2 free landfill coupons to eligible ratepayers.
Each coupon is worth $38.50, which covers the cost of disposing of a 6x4 trailer load of waste. That’s a total value of $77.00 per eligible property.
Who gets the coupons?
You will receive coupons if:
- You own a rateable property,
- You pay a Fixed Charge on your rates, and
- Your property does not receive a mandatory rebate (such as some community or charitable organisations).
Coupons:
- Will be valid for one financial year only,
- Can be used both at once or one at a time.
What This Means for You
- The landfill will now operate without needing extra money from rates.
- People who use the landfill pay for it.
- Ratepayers get some cost relief through free coupons.
- Council can keep funding other important community services and projects.
If you would like to take advantage of the Landfill Coupon Program or if you would like to discuss the changes to Landfill Fees please contact the Council Office on 08 8625 3407 or email council@ceduna.sa.gov.au
drumMUSTER was developed with the Australian Enviroment in mind, this program collects eligible, pre-cleaned agricultural and veterinary containers.
The program is supported by agvet chemical manufacturers, industry stakeholders which include member and farming associations and the state and local governments.
Working with local councils and collection agencies over Australia since 1998, the program has recycled 20 million containers, approximately 30,000 tonnes. Once the drums have been collected from their collection points they are the transferred to recycling factories and made into reusable products such as, wheelie – bins, road signs, fence posts and bollards and who knows what else as the use of recycled products grows.
Many are involved in this project, manufacturers, collection agencies/counsils, inspectors and community groups,processors, Agvet stores, farmers and chemical users.
The District Council of Ceduna's drumMUSTER information
The District Council of Ceduna accepts drums throughout the year by appointment.
Please contact the Administration Office on 86253 407 to make an appointment.
Containers must be:
- triple rinsed
- declared clean when delivered
- clean with no chemical residue
- inspected by an authorised drumMUSTER inspector
- lids should be removed
- no need to puncture containers