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Waste Management Facilities

Council operates waste management facilities in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone.

Contact Numbers

  • Scone Landfill - 6540 1367
  • Murrurundi Landfill - 6540 1100
  • Merriwa Landfill - 6540 1100
  • Aberdeen Landfill - 6540 1100

Cash is not accepted at any Upper Hunter Shire Waste Management Facility

All Upper Hunter Shire Waste Management Facilities offer EFTPOS facilities for all cards except American Express. EFTPOS is a fast, efficient, secure and convenient way to may payments.

Council also offers account facilities for frequent landfill users however these need to be applied for, and approved, prior to use at the landfills. For more information contact Council on 6540 1100.

  • Waste from outside the Upper Hunter Shire will not be accepted.
  • Concrete/Bricks/Tiles/Asphalt are only accepted at Aberdeen and Scone.
  • Asbestos only accepted at Aberdeen


Waste Services Booklet

Waste Management Facility Operation Hours:

CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Scone Waste Management Facility - 129 Noblet Road

Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on-site.

Monday - Friday .................................. 8:00am to 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday ............................9:00am to 4:00pm

Aberdeen Waste Management Facility - 45 Wells Gully Road

Asbestos waste accepted here only. Asbestos waste accepted here only. Read Safely Disposing of Asbestos for details.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday ........8:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday ............................9:00am to 4:00pm

Cassilis - 9756 Golden Highway

Saturday ............................10:00am to 1:30pm

Merriwa - 96 Depot Road

Monday ................................9:00am to 2:00pm

Friday  ..................................9:00am to 2:00pm

Saturday ...............................9:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday ................................. 10:00am to 1:00pm

Murrurundi - 58 Halls Road

Friday................................9:00am to 2:00pm

Saturday...........................10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday........................... 10:00am to 1:00pm

Monday................................10:00am to 3:00pm

CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Waste Management Facilities FAQs

Where are waste management facilities located within the Upper Hunter Shire?

Waste Management Facilities are situated at Scone, Aberdeen, Murrurundi, Merriwa and Cassilis.
Waste Management Facilities

When are the waste management facilities open?

Details of the hours of opening are available on the Waste Management Facilities web page:
Waste Management Facilities

Why does Scone Waste Management facility have a weighbridge and others do not?

Council is currently reviewing the waste services to be offered at each waste management facility and will be updating the current Waste Management Strategy.  During this review it will be decided where additional weighbridges are required and economically feasible.

Where can I dispose of asbestos?

Asbestos can be disposed of at Aberdeen Waste Management Facility.  Asbestos is not be accepted at Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi or Cassilis.

Asbestos must be wet down and completely encased in heavy plastic in manageable sizes and sealed so no asbestos can escape.

The Waste Management Facility must be notified at least 24hr prior to bringing asbestos into the site.

Council requires a handling fee to be paid in addition to the normal disposal costs.
Disposing of Asbestos Waste

Where can I dispose deceased animals?

Small animals (dog/cat/sheep/goat/pig) will be accepted at Scone and Aberdeen Waste Management Facilities. 

Large animals (cattle/horses) will only be accepted at Aberdeen Waste Management Facility. 

A call out fee applies for after-hours service.

Can I purchase mulch from a waste management facility?

To sell or give mulch away mulch to the public Council is legally obliged to ensure that the mulch is free from weeds, pests and disease as well has have stringent risk control measures in place. 

As Councils source green / garden waste from a number of sources, material is often processed into compost to remove weeds, pests and diseases prior to sale. 

Upper Hunter Shire Council does not have a composting facility.

Why do we pay an EPA Waste Levy Charge?

The Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act requires certain licensed waste facilities in NSW to pay a contribution for each tonne received at the facility.  Referred to as the 'waste levy', the contribution aims to reduce the amount of waste being landfilled and promote recycling and resource recovery.

The waste levy applies in the regulated area of NSW which comprises the Sydney metropolitan area, the Illawarra and Hunter regions, the central and north coast local government areas to the Queensland border as well as the Blue Mountains, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly local government areas.

Upper Hunter Shire Council is located within the Regional Levy Area which attracts a waste levy of $81.30 (2018/19).  In line with the Waste Regulation, the 2019–20 waste levy rates will again increase by Consumer Price Index (CPI) only.

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Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
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About Us

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

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Contact Us

PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337

Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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Acknowledgement of Country

Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan  para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.

We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.

Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.

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