Ellangowan Waste Facility, Toowoomba-Karara Road, Ellangowan has been reopened to the public after being temporarily closed  temporarily closed on 27 January 2012 following two fires at the site.  

The site will reopen to the public from 10am on Saturday 4 February 2012.   Normal operating hours will then resume.

A fire at the facility on 25 January and another on Friday 27 January triggered serious safety concerns for users.   Council has addressed these issues. 

Commercial waste can not be disposed of at this facility.  The nearest facility for commercial operators are Clifton Waste Facility and Pittsworth Waste Facility. Both Clifton and Pittsworth facilities are open Monday, Thursday and Friday 1pm - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.

Thank you for your co-operation and patience.   

Recycling waste is important if we’re going to maintain a sustainable environment for future generations. By recycling yesterday’s rubbish we can help produce tomorrow’s products. Find out about the recycling process at the council’s facilities, how rubbish is remanufactured and what can and can’t go into your recycling bin.

New waste disposal fees and charges will apply at nominated Toowoomba region waste facilities in line with Queensland Government legislation from December 1 this year.

Uniform gate fees for residential and commercial operators will be introduced to offset operating costs.