Landfill Operations
Last modified: August 16, 2005 - 4:03 PM
The only licensed landfill operated by Yass Shire Council is located off Isabel Drive at Murrumbateman.
The Murrumbateman Landfill site is currently utilised for the disposal of all domestic waste. The Landfill has been in operation since 1986 and has an anticipated life of 5 to 6 years at the current rate of usage. Approximately 2,500 tonnes of waste are taken to the Murrumbateman Landfill each year.
The South West Region Waste Management Group comprising the following Councils of Harden, Boorowa, Cootamundra, Yass, Gundagai, Tumut, Young and Tumbarumba, has commenced operations at the regional landfill at the Bald Hill Quarry site near Jugiong. Council now disposes of approximately 50 tonne per week to this facility, including all wastes collected kerbside and disposed of at the Yass, Binalong, Bowning and Bookham Transfer stations.
Yass Valley Council has recognised the benefits of utilising this regional landfill and has indicated support for transporting waste from Yass Valley LGA to the site, subject to satisfactory operational agreements being established between the owner of the quarry and the other participating Councils.
Contact details
Yass Valley Council
02 6226 1477 (ph)
02 6226 2598 (fax)
Council@yass.nsw.gov.au
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