Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is E-Waste (Electrical items)?

 

E-waste is any household appliance with a plug, cord or battery. This includes any household electrical items such as televisions, computers, tablets, printers, vacuum cleaners, toasters, hair dryers, video and DVD players, electrical tools or electronic toys.

 

It is important that E-Waste is recycled properly so that valuable materials are recovered, any potential ignition sources are moved from waste streams. E-Waste is banned from being disposed to landfill.

 

You can find additional information on E-Waste recycling options at the Whittlesea Council A-Z Waste guide: https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/bins-and-waste/a-z-guide-to-waste-and-recycling/

 

2. Can I bring carpet to the landfill?

 

Yes you can bring carpet to the landfill. This is treated as hard waste if you are using a City of Whittlesea Hard Waste voucher.

 

3. Can I recycle Cardboard at the Transfer Station?

 

Yes cardboard is accepted from City of Whittlesea householders only.

 

All cardboard must be completely flattened, all plastic and polystyrene (also known as Thermocol) must be removed prior to arriving on site.

 

If you have large quantities of cardboard we request you go directly to

Visy 13 Reo Crescent, Campbellfield (7am-7pm daily).

 

4. Can I bring clean fill to the landfill?

 

You are able to bring clean fill to the landfill for disposal. Clean fill (i.e. dirt from a garden bed or your backyard) is not green waste. This is treated as hard waste and is a paid disposal product.

 

5. Is there a reduced disposal fee for green waste?

 

No, the Wollert landfill is not a green waste recycling facility and there is no reduced fee for this waste. The City of Whittlesea website provides further information on recycling options in the area (https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/bins-and-waste/a-z-guide-to-waste-and-recycling)

 

6. Can I bring paint to the site for disposal?

 

No, the Wollert site does not accept paint. The Paintback website provides information on drop off points for waste in your local area (https://www.paintback.com.au)

 

7. What are your opening times?

 

Our Trading Hours are:

• Monday – Friday 7am – 4:45pm (last load must arrive by 4:30pm)
• Saturdays & Public Holidays (where open) – 7am – 3pm (last load must arrive by 2:45pm)

 

8. Are you open on Public Holidays?

 

See below for the opening hours on various public holidays:

 

Public Holiday	Open/Closed?
New Year’s Day (actual)	Closed
Australia Day	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Labour Day	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Good Friday	Closed
Saturday before Easter Sunday	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Easter Sunday	Closed
Easter Monday	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
ANZAC Day	Closed
King’s Birthday	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Friday before the AFL Grand Final	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Melbourne Cup	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Christmas Day (actual)	Closed
Boxing Day	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
Christmas Day Pub. Hol. (27th Dec ‘22)	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)
New Year’s Day Pub. Hol. (2nd Jan ’23)	Open 7am to 3pm (Last load must arrive by 2:45pm)

 

 

What happens to my recyclables?

At the Wollert site, recyclable materials are transformed into a range of valuable products. For example, mattresses can be recycled into a range of products, including:

 

• Mulch or weed matting made from timber bases;
• Metal roofing made from steel and springs
• Carpet underlay made from mattress foam; and
• Acoustic panelling made from recycled textiles.