The following conditions apply to refuse collection:
Your co-operation with these rules will help keep collection costs - and therefore the refuse rates - down.
The Council runs and maintains a Refuse Site at Cowell. This is located on Melrose Road, COWELL.
There are a number of materials which cannot be disposed of in the Council refuse site, including asbestos, poisons, dangerous goods, and waste oil. If you are unsure, contact Council's Works Manager prior to dumping.
The Cowell refuse site will be open for dumping during the following specific hours only.
Monday | 2.30 - 4.30pm |
Wednesday | 2.30 - 4.30pm |
Friday | 2.30 - 4.30pm |
Sunday | 10am - 12 noon |
CLOSED: All public Holidays and Catastrophic Fire Ban days
The Council will be holding periodic 'Drum-Musters' in the township of Cowell for the collection of used chemical drums. Drums must be triple rinsed and be approved for the DrumMuster program. For more details contact the Council Office.
Cowell is situated on Franklin Harbour approximately halfway between Port Augusta and Port Lincoln, it is an ideal place for visitors to break a long journey or to take a holiday and enjoy the pleasant climate and relaxed life style. One of the safest and best fishing areas in South Australia, Franklin Harbour is a land-locked bay with a narrow entrance through which boats have access to the harbour's calm waters.
6 Main Street
COWELL SA 5602
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Closed Public Holidays
PO Box 71
COWELL SA 5602
The Franklin Harbour Institute
8 Main Street
COWELL SA 5602
Phone: (08) 8629 2019
After Hours Emergency Contact: 0428 292 019 (not monitored during office hours)