Living in Dorset

Dorset Council provides community services based on the principles of quality, equity, value and responsiveness.

Visiting Dorset

Dorset has a unique blend of wilderness, wildlife, stunning scenery, mining heritage, secluded beaches and world class golf courses.

Contact us

  • Phone (03) 6352 6500
  • Fax (03) 6352 6509
  •  After Hours: 1300 858 824

Business community in Dorset

Dorset Council is focused on providing support to potential investors to facilitate sustainable developments large and small.

Contact us

  • Phone (03) 6352 6500
  • Fax (03) 6352 6509
  • After Hours 1300 858 824
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Dorset Waste Transfer Stations

There are three Waste Transfer Stations located across the region:

Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station

(03) 6352 3402
750 Bridport Road JETSONVILLE

  • Last Chance Resale Shop
  • Green Mulch Sales (subject to availability)

Gladstone Waste Transfer Station

0407 561 257
Carr Street / Cape Portland Road GLADSTONE

Branxholm Waste Transfer Station

0499 981 627
Ruby Flats Road BRANXHOLM

  • Tip Shop Available

Please note that pets are to remain in vehicles at all times whilst at the Waste Transfer Stations. Children are to remain under close supervision if in the Last Chance Resale Shop and to remain under supervision and within the vehicle at all other times whilst on the site.

Sort Your Load Site Map for the Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station

Opening Hours

Scottsdale

Branxholm

Gladstone*

MON

9am - 4pm

CLOSED

9am - 4pm

TUE

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

WED

9am - 4pm

9am - 4pm

9am - 1pm

THU

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

FRI

9am - 4pm

CLOSED

CLOSED

SAT

9am - 4pm

9am - 4pm

9am - 4pm

SUN

9am - 4pm

10am - 4pm

10am - 4pm

*Gladstone Waste Transfer Station is also open from 9am to 3pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays that fall after a gazetted public holiday.

ALL WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS ARE CLOSED on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday. EFTPOS is available at the Scottsdale and Branxholm facilities.

Waste Transfer Fees Graphic - 2024

Rubbish Vouchers

Dorset Council property owners are provided with 5 rubbish vouchers per annum. 1 token provides free entry for waste not exceeding a volume or 2 cubic metres uncompacted.

Vouchers are not transferrable and are valid until 31 August 2026.

Landlords are requested to pass vouchers onto tenants as soon as possible. Tenants wishing to enquire about rubbish vouchers should contact the property landlord or managing agent.

Green Waste Mulch

Dorset Council chips green waste and this mulch product is available for purchase at the Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station.

Cost - $5/front loader bucket - approx. 0.5m3

Resale Shops

Donations of quality used furniture and items are accepted.

  • Last Chance Resale Shop - Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station
  • Tip Shop - Branxholm Waste Transfer Station

Dorset Council Recyclopaedia

If you are unsure about what can be put into your kerbside collection bins and what needs to go to a Waste Transfer Station check out our handy Dorset Council Recyclopaedia - A-Z Guide to Recycling and Waste

Need to check whether you are in our kerbside collection zone? Head over to Kerbside Collection

Need some tips on how to keep your waste to a minimum and save yourself some money? Head over to Recycling and Waste Reduction