The ReUse Sheds at Benaraby Landfill and the Gladstone Transfer Station help keep valuable resources in use and out of landfill. By recovering items that are too good to toss, the sheds support Council’s waste diversion targets and make reuse easy and affordable for the whole community. The ReUse Sheds stock a wide range of second‑hand goods, including furniture, homeware, toys, tools, books, collectables, and more. Every purchase helps reduce waste and extends the life of quality items.
Why Reuse Matters
Reuse plays an important role in reducing landfill and protecting valuable resources. By showcasing real examples of recovered items, our sheds encourage residents to think differently about waste and support reuse before landfill.
Every item purchased or donated helps:
- Keep reusable goods in circulation
- Prevent illegal dumping
- Reduce pressure on charity and op‑shop streams
- Support a more circular local economy
- Divert waste from the landfill.
Hours may vary on public holidays or during extreme weather. Any changes will be posted on our Facebook page.
What you can donate
We accept items that are:
- Safe
- Clean
- Undamaged
- Suitable for resale.
These may include furniture, homeware, small appliances, tools, toys, books, and bric‑a‑brac.
Please do NOT donate:
- Hazardous items
- Broken or unsafe goods
- Items requiring specialised recycling.
Some items can be unsafe to donate due to contamination, electrical hazards, or structural damage.
If you’re unsure, ask our friendly staff or check Council’s waste and recycling information.
Connect on Facebook
Follow the official ReUse Sheds Facebook page for:
- Weekly Top Finds
- Sneak Peeks of new arrivals
- Staff favourites
- Waste Wise Wednesday tips and reuse inspiration
- Service updates, including hours and closures.
Many recyclables can be delivered free of charge. Council charges a drop-off fee for general and green waste based on a user-pays model to balance costs. The green organic waste dropped off is broken down into mulch and offered free for domestic customers at various sites and times throughout the year. Fees are relevant to all sites.
Fees and charges
When available, mulch can be collected from the following transfer stations.
Mulch availabilities as of 23/12/2025
- Benaraby Landfill - mulch available
- Gladstone Transfer Station - mulch available
- Agnes Water Transfer Station - mulch available
- Rosedale Transfer Station - no mulch available
- Baffle Creek Transfer Station - no mulch available
Please note:
- Refer to Council's Fees and charges for information regarding large quantities of mulch.
- Mulch (when available) is free at Benaraby Landfill and Gladstone Waste Transfer Station. No fee for Council loading.
- Agnes Water Transfer Station is self-load only. When mulch is available.
Disclaimer
Mulch available is organic material that is a natural product made from garden waste dropped off at Council’s Waste Management Facilities from residents and businesses within the Gladstone region.
The organic material may contain:
- plant seeds,
- sharp objects and splinters,
- living organisms and insects,
- dusts and pathogens.
Council inspects unprocessed green waste in an effort to remove general waste contaminated with dropped of green waste. Some general waste contamination and synthetic material from this contamination may be present in processed mulch.
Council strongly recommends the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling this material. This includes heavy duty gloves, long sleeved shirt and pants, boots / enclosed footwear, safety glasses and dust mask or other respiratory aids.
This disclaimer aims to support customers to satisfy themselves with the risks associated with the transport and use of the organic material, the need for adequate personal protection and controls, and the suitability of the organic material for the intended purpose.
Use of Gladstone Regional Council’s Waste Management Facilities is dependent upon customers adhering to the conditions of entry when on site. The conditions are designed to ensure the safety of customers and staff at Council's waste transfer facilities.
The following conditions apply:
- Council reserves the right to inspect all loads
- Scavenging is not permitted
- Climbing on or removing material from stockpiles is not permitted
- Children and pets must remain in the vehicle at all times
- Enclosed footwear must be worn
- Flares, EPIRBS, explosives, ammunition, fire extinguishers, and medical waste are not accepted
- Hazardous waste, such as flammable, toxic, corrosive, radioactive, and asbestos materials, is not accepted without special disposal approval
- No smoking or lighting of fires
- Obey all staff directions and advisory signs
- It is the driver's responsibility to unload his or her vehicle
- Council reserves the right to refuse entry to, or accept waste from, any person or commercial entity.
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