Rubbish & Landfill
The Southern Cross Landfill Facility is now operational to the public during the stated operating hours. The landfill access road feeds off Southern Cross South Road, approximately 4.6km’s south of the Great Eastern Highway intersection.
The landfill facility is a staffed site, please ensure you follow directions from the attendant for your safety, and the safety of others using the site. To ensure costs are kept to a minimum, the operating hours for the site will be restricted.
LANDFILL OPENING HOURS
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Monday
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1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Tuesday
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1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Wednesday
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Closed
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Thursday
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Closed
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Friday
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1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Saturday
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10:00am to 4:00pm
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Sunday
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10:00am to 4:00pm
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Residents will not be charged for depositing residential waste at the site during opening hours. Please make sure you bring with you some form of identification that shows you are a resident of the Shire of Yilgarn.
Commercial operators will be charged as per the fees and charges; these are available HERE. There will be no money transactions onsite; all commercial operator payments will be via EFTPOS at the Shire admin office (measuring and quoted price will occur at the landfill site, and then call 9049 1001 for over the phone payment). Local contractors may be eligible for an account - please contact the Shire Administration Office to enquire.
No scavenging will be permitted, however we are considering a recycling area.
Bulk cardboard and comingled recycling bins will still be located at the Southern Cross Sports Grounds for use at any time.
Avon Waste Collections
Refuse Collection Day
- Southern Cross bin collection day is Friday.
- Marvel Loch bin collection day is Thursday.
- Moorine Rock bin collection day is Thursday.
- Bodallin bin collection day is Thursday.
Recycle Collection Day
- Southern Cross recycle bin collection day is every 2nd and 4th Friday.
- Marvel Loch recycle bin collection day is every 2nd and 4th Friday.
- Moorine Rock recycle bin collection day is every 2nd and 4th Friday.
- Bodallin recycle bin collection day is every 2nd and 4th Friday.
Why wasn’t my recycle bin collected?
There are a couple reasons why a bin may not be emptied.
- Your bins were not placed out on time.
- Your bins may have been obstructed by parked cars or trees for example.
- You have placed unacceptable items in your recycle bin.
Remember the Refuse and Recycling bins are not necessarily collected at the same time of day.
When can I put my bin out?
Bins need to be placed on the kerb by 6am on the morning of your collection day to ensure your bin is collected.
Where should I place my bin for collection?
Your bin needs to be placed on the kerb with unobstructed access. Your bin should face the road with the handles facing your property. If you have more than one refuse service, it is important to place the bins at least 50cms apart to ensure there is no interference with the collection arm.
How do I get a refuse bin?
Each new service receives a 240Lt Refuse Bin. This bin remains the property of Avon Waste. If the Refuse Bin is lost, stolen or wilfully damaged, it is the resident’s responsibility to pay for a replacement Refuse Bin. To arrange a new or additional service to your property, you need to contact your Local Shire. All properties in the town boundary are required to have a refuse service. To purchase a replacement bin contact our office on 9641 1318. Bins need to be paid for before they are delivered.
Why wasn’t my bin collected?
There are a couple reasons why a bin may not be emptied.
- Your bins were not placed out on time.
- Your bins may have been obstructed by parked cars or trees for example.
- Your bin was overweight. The maximum weight your bin can be is 70kg.
- Some of the refuse is stuck in the bin causing refuse not to empty when the bin is tipped. Foam, polystyrene, grass clippings are common causes for this.
- You have placed unacceptable items in your bin.
- You do not have a refuse service. If this is the case you need to contact the shire to arrange one.
If your bin was missed and you are unsure as to why, please contact our office on 9641 1318.
What can’t I place in the refuse bin?
Please refrain from placing hot or burning ashes, bricks, rocks, soil, paints, hazardous material, solvents or liquid waste into your bin.
How will my bin collection be affected by public holidays?
Your refuse will be collected as normal on most public holidays. The only exception to this is Christmas day. If your collection day falls on this day, alternative arrangements will be made and you will be advised by your Local Shire it will also be posted in 'Important Information' on this Website.
My bin is broken, how do I fix this?
Occasionally over the life time of your bin, parts may be required to be replaced. For example, bin lids, lid pins, wheels and axles. These items will be replaced where possible if the damage is incurred as part of normal wear and tear of the bin. To report any repairs, please contact the Avon Waste office.
Bulk Recycling
The Shire has several bulk recycling bins for use by all residents located at the Southern Cross Sports Complex and the Landfill facility
The following should be noted, regarding use of the landfills:
- Scavenging is NOT permitted, penalties apply;
- Asbestos is only accepted at the Southern Cross Landfill by prior arrangement, click this link for the asbestos deposit request form;
- Fees and charges apply for commercial operators, see link attached;
- The Shire operates a sullage pit that accepts septic and grease trap waste, collected by authorised controlled waste carriers.
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Please be advised, the Rural Landfill Sites within the Shire or Yilgarn are appointed as landfill sites for local residential\farming use only. As signposted at each site, persons utilising these sites contrary to the requirements are in breach of the Litter Act. Due to a number of complaints from local residents, the Shire will be monitoring these sites, including utilising CCTV, for compliance. Penalties apply for breaches of the Litter Act.
Yilgarn 2024-2025 Recycling Calendar