SmartCard
The City of Launceston SmartCard is a way for eligible pensioners living within the Launceston municipality to access key Council facilities including the Launceston Waste Centre, Lilydale Waste Transfer Stations and multi-storey car parks.
The size of a standard credit card, the SmartCard will give eligible pensioners access to concession visits at the Waste Centre and multistorey car parks.
Am I eligible for a SmartCard?
Pensioners who hold a PCC (Pensioner Concession Card) or a DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs card) with the letters ‘TPI’ or the words ‘War Widow’ and live in the Launceston Municipality. Waste concession is available per household, parking concession is available per eligible pensioner. Health Care Card (HCC) holders are not eligible.
How do I get a SmartCard?
If you are an eligible pensioner and you live in the municipality, visit the Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall with your pension card to receive your SmartCard.
How do I use the SmartCard?
Your SmartCard must be activated by visiting our Customer Service Centre with your eligible pensioner card and residential address.
Parking:
For eligible individuals, the concession provides up to 3 hours of free parking per week, which can be used across multiple visits, at a valid multi-storey car park, Monday to Saturday between 9.00am and 3.30pm. Parking is free between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. When you visit a car park, you must use your SmartCard at the Entry, Pay Machine and Exit.
Waste Centre:
The SmartCard entitles the cardholder to $80 of domestic waste disposal. This credit is valid from 1 July to 30 June the following year and can be used at Launceston Waste Centre, Nunamara or Lilydale Waste Transfer Stations. The minimum entry fee is $18.
When you visit the Launceston Waste Centre, you must present your SmartCard upon entering and exiting the weighbridge. Once disposal is compete, the officer at the exit will take the SmartCard and deduct the appropriate credit from your SmartCard balance.
What if I move house?
If you change your address, please let us know immediately so we can update your details.