Darwin and Northern Territory Waste Management
Darwin's 150,000 residents and the broader Northern Territory community are served by specialized waste facilities designed for the tropical climate and remote location challenges unique to the region.
The Territory's waste management system includes the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility and several transfer stations that serve both urban Darwin and remote communities across the vast territory.
Northern Territory's waste management faces unique challenges including extreme weather, remote locations, and Indigenous community needs, leading to innovative and resilient facility designs.
Major Darwin Waste Facilities
- •Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility - Main Darwin facility
- •Palmerston Transfer Station - Satellite city coverage
- •Casuarina Recycling Centre - Northern suburbs
- •Katherine Waste Management Centre - Regional facility
- •Alice Springs Waste Transfer Station - Central Australia
Darwin Recycling Services
- •Territory-wide container deposit scheme
- •Remote area waste collection services
- •Hazardous waste management for mining communities
- •Indigenous community waste programs
- •Specialised tropical waste processing systems
Popular Locations in Darwin
View All on MapEastern Creek Resource Recovery Park
Resource RecoveryRooty Hill Road South, Eastern Creek NSW 2766
📞 (02) 9833 8300
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Kemps Creek Resource Recovery Park
Transfer Station1854 Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek NSW 2178
📞 (02) 9714 7111
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Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park
Resource RecoveryNew Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights NSW 2234
📞 (02) 9710 0300
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Belrose Resource Recovery Centre
Recycling CentreJackson Road, Belrose NSW 2085
📞 (02) 9450 8100
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Thornleigh Resource Recovery Park
Transfer StationPennant Hills Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120
📞 (02) 9847 6666
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Chullora Resource Recovery Park
Resource RecoveryRookwood Road, Chullora NSW 2190
📞 (02) 9644 7000
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Waste Disposal in Darwin - What You Need to Know
Operating Hours
Most Darwin rubbish tips operate Monday to Saturday, with limited Sunday hours. Always check specific facility hours before visiting.
Typical Fees
- • Car load: $12-25
- • Trailer load: $25-50
- • Green waste: Often free or low cost
What to Bring
- • Proof of residency (rates notice)
- • Cash for fees
- • Safety equipment (gloves, closed shoes)
Before You Go
- • Sort materials by type
- • Check facility accepts your waste
- • Secure your load properly
Ready to Find Your Nearest Tip?
Use our interactive map to locate the closest rubbish tip or recycling centre in Darwin, complete with directions and facility details.
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