Landfills & Transfer Stations
Council manages two landfills and six transfer stations, which are also sometimes known as ‘Waste Facilities’. All facilities offer both waste disposal and recycling services, however what is accepted at each site does differ, so check with Council before taking rubbish or other materials to your local waste facility. By separating your waste, residents will be able to reduce the amount they pay for waste disposal. Information on sorting your load can be found in the brochure below. For a current list of Mildura Landfill and Rural Waste facilities fees and charges contact Council or download a copy below.
For information on what can be accepted as garden waste at Mildura Landfill CLICK HERE(PDF, 521KB) .
For information on any of these facilities, please contact Council on 03 5018 8100.
Garden Waste Disposal
Council is changing how we process garden waste at our landfills and transfer stations. From 1 July 2021, a charge will apply for green waste disposal at these sites. This service was previously paid for from the Waste Management Charge on everyone’s rates notice. Council will shift to a user pays model from 1 July 2021 – which is in line with what we have in place for other disposals at our waste facilities. It also bring our service in line with other Councils across Victoria. Fees charged will cover the cost of processing garden waste collected.
When will these fees and charges be introduced?
Fees and charges for green waste disposal will be introduced at all of Council's landfills and transfer stations from 1 July 2021.
Why are these charges being introduced?
Under the current model, costs for processing green waste are paid for from the Waste Management charge on everyone’s rates notice. From 1 July 2021 this will shift to a user pays model such as we have in place for other waste disposal at our waste facilities.
What are the green waste charges?
From 1 July 2021, the following charges will apply for green waste disposal at our sites:
Load Type/Size
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Cost
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Water Level Single Axle Trailer or Utility 0.5m3
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$8
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Heaped Single Axle Trailer or Water Level Tandem Trailer 1.0m3
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$18.70
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Caged Single Axle Trailer or Heaped Tandem Trailer 1.5m3
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$27.50
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Caged Tandem Axle Trailer 2.0m3
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$36.30
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Per Tonne of Green Waste
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$149.50
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Please note: Fees and charges are accurate at time of printing. They are subject to change without notice.
How were the fees calculated?
The fees are based on the cost to process garden waste, and will cover this cost.
What is accepted in the green waste pile?
Green waste items that can be accepted through our landfills and transfer stations include:
- Grass clippings
- Prunings
- Domestic quantities of pallets
- Raw timber/wood (untreated, unpainted, no nails or staples)
Green waste items that can’t be accepted through our landfills and transfer stations include:
- Food
- Coals/ash
- Treated pine
- Green waste in bags
- Cardboard
- Rubbish
Noxious weeds, palm trees and seeds are accepted at Mildura Landfill, but not at the rural transfer stations. Note that any loads that are found to be contaminated will be charged at the applicable rates.
How much soil is acceptable in green waste?
We would like no soil included as part of green waste. If there is soil with the garden waste, then it will end up going to landfill, and be charged at the applicable landfill rates.
There are other Councils that offer free green waste disposal. Why are we being charged?
Benchmarking against 90 other landfills, transfer stations and recovery centres across Victoria shows that only three currently offer green waste free of charge. This includes the Mildura Landfill. Overall the summary of gate fees at the 90 sites is as follows:
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Location
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No of Sites
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No of sites with free disposal
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Average price of a level 6x4 trailer (0.5m3)
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Metropolitan
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23
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0
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$56.42
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Regional
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67
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3
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$16.38
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Totals
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90
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3
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$26.62
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Green waste disposal at Council sites has, in the past, been paid for from the Waste Management Charge on everyone's waste notice. From 1 July 2021 Council will shift to a user pays system.
What do people get charged at other facilities?
Council's new charges will be significantly cheaper than the average for other metropolitan and regional sites.
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Location
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Average price of a level 6x4 trailer (0.5m3)
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Price for MRCC
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Difference
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Metropolitan
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$56.42
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$8
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$48.42
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Regional
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$16.38
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$8
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$8.38
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Totals
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$26.62
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$8
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$18.62
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Why are some things accepted at Mildura Landfill but not at the rural transfer stations?
Noxious weeds, palm trees and seeds are accepted at Mildura Landfill but not at rural transfer stations. Green waste that is disposed of at Mildura Landfill is composted. Green waste that is disposed of at rural transfer stations is mulched. Composting ensures the material is heated up to a high temperature therefore killing off any noxious weeds or seeds. Mulching chops these up but does not guarantee that they are killed.
Why are there differences between what is accepted in the green kerbside bins and the green waste pile?
There are differences between the green food and garden organics bin and the green waste pile. In the green bin you have to be watchful of bin weight, whereas this is not an issue when dropping off green waste at the landfills or transfer stations.
Due to the EPA regulations about food being left in the open on site at the Mildura Landfill, and the risk it poses to health and safety and the environment, food cannot be left uncovered or contained onsite.
Will rates be reduced due to the fees being introduced?
The Waste Management charge is applied to all properties where a kerbside waste collection or street sweeping service is available, including vacant land. Council's Waste Management service only receives funding via rates through this separate Waste Management Charge. This charge pays for all waste services, not just for the processing of green waste. It pays for the operation of landfills and transfer stations across the municipality, public litter bins, street sweeping, illegal dumping clean up, waste education and for the future rehabilitation and aftercare of our landfill sites.
There will not be an immediate reduction in this Waste Management Charge since this charge covers much more than just the processing of green waste. Council is required to rehabilitate and look after our operating and closed landfills for decades into the future. To meet the regulatory requirements this will require tens of millions of dollars. The waste management reserve is in place to save these funds so that Council will have the money to pay for rehabilitation and aftercare. The sooner we can save these funds, the sooner we can review the waste charge and potentially reduce it. This is why a user pays system has been implemented for garden waste fees instead of the costs being taken from the waste management charge in rates.
Mildura Landfill
Ontario Avenue, Mildura
EPA Victoria licence number: 19951
Open Monday to Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 9:30am - 4:45pm
ANZAC Day 1pm - 4:45pm
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and any day declared Code Red by the CFA.
Full list of Mildura Landfill fees and charges(PDF, 80KB) .
Waste accepted: Domestic waste, Commercial waste, Asbestos and Contaminated C soil.
Recycling accepted: Cardboard - domestic quantities only, Glass jars and bottles, Cans, Paper, Rigid Plastic Containers Polystyrene, Steel, Mattresses, E-waste, Tyres*, Vehicle batteries, Automotive oil, Green waste, drumMUSTER.
Commercial quantites of cardboard are not accepted, you will need to make arrangements with an alternative recycler.
Detox Your home(PDF, 190KB) accepts domestic quantities of household batteries and fluorescent light globes.
Paintback responsibly disposes of a range of waste paints and related products.
Aroundagain is a not for profit organisation that accepts hardwaste recycling for household items that are in good condition for reuse and recycling.
Drop off you empty chemical drums through the drumMUSTER program. Online bookings are essential.
Rural Landfill and Transfer Stations
Full list of the Rural Waste Facilities fees and charges(PDF, 80KB)
Drop off you empty chemical drums through the drumMUSTER program at all Rural Landfills and Transfer Stations. Online bookings are essential.
Cullulleraine Transfer Station
Sturt Highway, Cullulleraine
Open Wednesday 1:30pm–5pm, Sunday 9am–12:30pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste.
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, Cans, Rigid plastics, Polystyrene, Green waste Steel, Timber, E-waste, Tyres*, Vehicle batteries, Automotive oil, drumMUSTER.
Lindsay Point Transfer Station
This facility is not staffed. Access is available to local residents only. Contact Council for more information.
Waste accepted: Domestic waste.
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, Cans, Rigid plastics, Polystyrene.
Murrayville Transfer Station
Recreation Road, Murrayville
Open Thursday 3pm–5pm, Sunday 10:30am–12:30pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste.
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, Cans, Rigid plastics, Polystyrene, Green waste, Steel, E-waste, Timber, Tyres*, Vehicle batteries, Automotive oil, drumMUSTER.
Nangiloc Transfer Station
Castle Crossing Road, Nangiloc
Open Tuesday and Thursday 1pm–6pm, Sunday 3pm–6pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Cans, Paper, Rigid plastics, Polystyrene, Green waste, Steel, E-waste, Timber, Tyres*, Automotive oil and Vehicle batteries, drumMUSTER
Ouyen Landfill
Dunkley Road, Ouyen
Open Monday and Thursday 8am–12noon, Tuesday and Friday 1pm–6pm, Sunday 10am–2pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, Rigid plastics, Cans Polystyrene, Steel, E-waste, Tyres*, Green waste Timber, Vehicle batteries, Automotive oil, drumMUSTER.
Underbool Transfer Station
Cemetery Road, Underbool
Open Tuesday and Sunday 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, Polystyrene, Rigid plastics, Cans, Green waste Steel, E-waste, Timber, Tyres*, Automotive oil, Vehicle batteries, drumMUSTER
Walpeup Transfer Station
Murphy Road, Walpeup
Open Tuesday 1pm–3pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Paper, polystyrene, Rigid plastics, Cans, Steel, E-waste, Green waste, Timber, Tyres*, Vehicle batteries, drumMUSTER
Werrimull Transfer Station
King Street, Werrimull
Open Wednesday 9am–12:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm–5pm
Waste accepted: Domestic waste
Recycling accepted: Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles,Paper, Polystyrene, Rigid plastics, Cans, Steel, E-waste, Green waste, Timber, Tyres*, Vehicle batteries, Automotive oil, drumMUSTER