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Monaro Street closed

Monaro Street is closed between Lowe Street and Atkinson Street with detours in place for the Monaro Street Refresh project.

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Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre - Mulch Sold Out

The Waste Minimisation Centre has officially sold out of mulch.
Mulch products will no longer be available at the facility moving forward. Compost is still available to purchase.

Spring cleaning time? Our next Household Cleaning events are on soon!

• Bungendore Waste Transfer Station -12 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 210 Tarago Road Bungendore - Saturday - 8am - 11am
• Braidwood Waste Transfer Station -12 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 117 Bombay Road Braidwood - Saturday - 1pm - 4pm
• Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre -13 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 5 Lorn Road Crestwood - Sunday - 8am - 11am

See our events page for more details.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Queanbeyan-Palerang area and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of our First Nations Peoples on the land and commit to building a brighter future together. Acknowledgement of Country - artwork by Lennice Letty Church



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Telephone | 1300 735 025
Hours | 9am - 4pm - Weekdays
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Queanbeyan - Nellie Hamilton Centre, 257 Crawford St
Bungendore - 13 Gibraltar St
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