Resource Recovery Centre
• Monday to Friday – 7.30 am to 3.30 pm
• Saturday and Sunday – 9 am to 1 pm
Closed on public holidays. Located at Corner of White and Boundary Streets, South Melbourne VIC 3205.
About the Resource Recovery Centre
We operate a resource recovery centre for the residents of Port Phillip. Lots of household waste and materials can be recycled or safely disposed here. Help us send less to landfill.
- Visitors are required to provide identification at the gate showing their address in Port Phillip.
- We have a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour towards our staff.
Opening hours and location
- Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm
We are closed on public holidays.
Address: Corner of White and Boundary Streets, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: 03 9209 6686
Recyclable items we will accept
Residents can drop off the following items. Please bring identification with you when attending the Resource Recovery Centre.
- motor oil – used and drained from the engine or gearbox
- cooking oils – used, household
- car parts (small) and car batteries (please note, not all car parts are recyclable)
- green waste – leaves, clippings, pruning, small branches and palm fronds. No soil.
- paint – limit of 50 litres per car / per person, per day. You can also take paint to Paintback drop-off points.
- washing machines and white goods – free to residents only
- cardboard - flattened boxes
- iron – small amounts. For large amounts, contact Norstar Steel Recyclers
- mattresses for recycling (charges apply for all types - first mattress = $21, subsequent mattresses = $31)
- e-waste.
Fees
We charge for all waste to landfill items (non-recyclable garbage) and larger quantities of recycling. These fees are updated in line with Council budget planning.
Load | Cost for residents | Cost for non-residents* | Equivalent load M3 | Dimensions |
Boot load | $32 | $52 | 0.25 | About the size of a 240L bin |
Station wagon or ute | $62 | $98 | 0.50 | 4' x 4' x 1' IMP 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.35 M. |
Small Trailer | $83 | $121 | 0.75 | 6' x 4' x 1' IMP 1.8 x 1.2 x 0.35 M. |
Large Trailer | $150 | $205.30 | 1 | 7' x 5' x 1' IMP 2.1 x 1.5 x 0.35 M. |
All prices include GST.
*Non-residential customers pay charges to dispose of any amount of green waste, cardboard and scrap metal.
Tradies, contractors and charities will be charged $132 per M3 for any kind of waste.
Items that we won’t accept
We don’t accept any chemicals including pesticides, cleaning chemicals, solvents or bleach. Visit Sustainability Victoria’s website for information on how to dispose of hazardous chemicals: How to dispose of hazardous household chemicals | Sustainability Victoria
We also do not accept:
- Asbestos – Contact the EPA for disposal options
- Building and construction materials including:
- Bricks
- Concrete and other heavy construction waste
- Wood
- Rubble
- Soil
- Fridges/Freezers (residents can book for free hard/green waste collection)
- Air Conditioners (residents can book for free hard/green waste collection)
These items must be taken to the nearest landfill or tip.
Local landfills
We do not operate a tip or landfill, so please contact them directly to confirm the list of acceptable materials.
Public landfill services are located at:
Brooklyn Transfer Station (Cleanaway)
Address: Old Geelong Road, Brooklyn
Phone: 03 8391 1480
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 4 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 12 midday
- Closed: Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
BINGO INDUSTRIES: Recycling Centre – Braeside
Address: 47-49 Malcolm Rd, Braeside VIC 3195
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6 am to 6pm
- Saturday: 6 am to 1 pm
- Sunday: closed
Clayton South Resource Recovery Centre (Cleanaway)
Address: Deals Rd & Fraser Rd, Clayton South, VIC, 3169
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7 am to 4 pm
- Saturday: 7 am to 2 pm
- Sunday: 8 am to 12 midday
City of Wyndham Municipal Tip
Address: West's Rd, Werribee
Phone: 03 9742 07777
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
- Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays 8.30 am to 4 pm
- Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday