AlburyCity is proposing a change to the Solar Panel Recycling Gate Fee at the Albury Waste Management Centre.
The proposed fee increase aims to ensure the cost of managing and recycling solar panels is covered in line with rising handling and processing expenses.

This proposal is being publicly exhibited in accordance with Section 610F of the Local Government Act 1993, which requires councils to give public notice of new or amended fees for at least 28 days and to consider any feedback before adoption.

Fee Name	Current Fee - per item	Proposed Fee - per item	Change- per item
Solar Panel Recycling Gate Fee	$8 (GST Inclusive)	$15 (GST Inclusive)	+$7

On average, more than 300 solar panels are recycled each month through the Albury Waste Management Centre.

The increase reflects higher processing and transport costs associated with safely managing this growing waste stream.

• The updated fee will:
  • Ensure cost recovery for the recycling service.
  • Support the ongoing sustainability of waste management operations.
  • Maintain AlburyCity’s commitment to environmentally responsible recycling.
  By adjusting this fee, Council can continue to manage solar panels responsibly without shifting costs to ratepayers.

We welcome your feedback on the proposed Solar Panel Recycling Gate Fee. Submissions will be received until 5pm Monday 17 November 2025 and can be submitted via the form below or addressed to:

Team Leader Strategy and Performance.
PO Box 323
Albury, NSW 2640

or email us at:

info@alburycity.nsw.gov.au

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