The Regional Waste Management Facility (RWMF) accepts a wide variety of waste types to help our community responsibly manage and reduce landfill. From everyday household rubbish and green waste to construction debris, e-waste, scrap metal, tyres, and hazardous materials like paint and batteries – we’re equipped to handle it. Dedicated drop-off zones and recycling areas ensure materials are sorted and processed appropriately, supporting sustainability across Central Australia. Whether you're clearing out your shed, tackling a home renovation, or disposing of business waste, our facility provides a safe, convenient and environmentally responsible solution.
Asbestos
To dispose of asbestos at the RWMF, please call ahead on 8950 4341 and book a time with the team. At least 24 hours notice is required.
Batteries
Used domestic batteries should NOT be placed in kerbside bins. Residents can drop them off at designated collection points within the Rediscovery Centre.
Car batteries are free to dispose of within the designated areas at the Transfer Station.
Cardboard
Cardboard can be separated from general waste and disposed off in designated collection points within the Transfer Station for free.
Chemical containers
You can dispose of chemical containers up to 20 litres at the Regional Waste Management Facility. To do so, book a time to access Council's Chemical Disposal Centre by contacting the team at 8950 4340.
Any chemical containers larger than 20 litres will not be accepted. All containers larger than this will need to be disposed through a commercial company.
Clean Fill
Clean fill and rocks (less than 10cm in diameter) can be disposed of for free for both residents and commercial operators.
Construction and Demolition Waste
Sorting construction and demolition waste results in reduced landfill and fees.
E-Waste
Electronic waste, including old computers, phones, televisions, and printers should not be placed in kerbside bins. Residents can bring these items to the designated collection points within the Transfer Station for proper recycling free of charge.
Food Waste
The RWMF features a BiobiN system that begins the composting process automatically. Residents can drop off food waste, such as coffee grounds, meat, and citrus products in the designated bin between 8 am and 4 pm daily free of charge.
Green Waste
Green waste from your garden can be dropped off at the RWMF free of charge. Just be sure it's not mixed in with any other household waste. Commercial quantities will incur a fee. There are separate bins for palms and green waste. Grass clipping, weeds and leaf litter are to go into general waste bins.
Council also offers a free collection service for senior residents twice per year. more deatils can be found here:
Pensioner Green Waste Collection
Household Waste
Residents can dispose of everyday rubbish by placing it in their general waste bins for kerbside collection. For larger quantities or items not suitable for kerbside bins, residents can drop off directly at the RWMF.
Mattresses and Furniture
Bulky items like mattresses and furniture can be disposed of at the RWMF with fees incurred.
Metal
All metals can be taken to the RWMF. Please procced to the weighbridge. Fees incurred
Paint
The RWMF only accepts residential paint quantities. Containers larger than 20 litres will not be accepted. Residents can dispose of paint through the Transfer Station free of charge.
Recycling
The RWMF accepts all $0.10 aluminium cans, soft drink bottles, HDPE 2 plastics and glass bottles Residents can dispose of recycling through the Transfer Station free of charge.
No Cash is given for drop offs as we are not a 'Cash for Container' depot.
Timber
Timber can be accepted can be taken to the RWMF. Please procced to weighbridge. Fees incurred
Tyres
The RWMF receives tyres over the weighbridge with fees incurred. We do not accept mining/industrial truck tyres
Whitegoods
Whitegoods can be disposed of at the Regional Waste Management Facility with fees incurred. Items that have been degassed will be charged at a lower rate than items with gas.
Residents can avoid paying a fee for dropping off their unwanted white goods at the Regional Waste Management Facility on the first Saturday of every month. Whitegoods must be empty and clean and only one item per person is free.
Wine and Spirit Bottles
Although glass wine and spirit bottles are not part of the Container Deposit Scheme in the NT, the Alice Springs Town Council offers a 10c refund for these containers.
Wine and spirit bottles can be brought to the Rediscovery Centre between 9.30am‑2.30pm on Saturdays (with a maximum of 500 wine or spirit bottles per Alice Springs resident ID) to receive a refund.