Rethink Waste

Avoid - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Dispose

Visit rethinkwaste.com.au for tips on how to decrease the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.

Rethink Waste Tasmania is a statewide initiative by the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group, the Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group, and Waste Strategy South. Its goal is to encourage the Tasmanian community to reconsider how we handle waste, improving our environment and reducing the burden on landfills.

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The FOGO YOYO Challenge !!

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Rewards for 1 million containers

The Reverse vending Machine (RVM) in Burnie has recycled 1 million eligible containers through Recycle Rewards since the program began on 1 May 2025.

Download your Council Waste Services Calendar

The Council Services Calendar is mailed out with the rates notice. It includes dates for rates, waste, and recycling services. You can also download one here.

Annual Plan and Budget Estimates 2025-26

In 2025-26, Burnie City Council will deliver a balanced budget to continue with progressing the city towards Making a Better Burnie 2044.

♻️ Introducing Recycle Rewards! ♻️

Recycle Rewards is Tassie’s new Container Refund Scheme - a key Tasmanian Government initiative that aims to reduce litter and increase recycling across our beautiful state.

Landfill Levy

The Tasmanian Government’s landfill levy starts from 1 July 2022. The money raised through the levy is being reinvested in Tasmania’s recycling, composting, resource recovery services, facilities and infrastructure, resulting in less waste in landfill.