Archer Waste Management Facility is located off Elrundie Avenue (south of Chung Wah Terrace).
It is open 8.00am - 6.00pm, seven (7) days a week, including public holidays. Christmas Day opening hours are from 8.00am - 12.00pm.
The facility has a general waste disposal area, as well as a number of recycling options available for the responsible disposal of items, including paper, cardboard, recyclable plastic containers, glass, aluminium, scrap metal, batteries and E-waste.
The facility cannot accept any soil, tyres, car bodies, or toxic or hazardous waste.
Please visit our recycling and waste guide to see further disposal options or contact Council.
Conditions of entry for Archer Waste Management Facility
When entering the facility, please note the conditions of use:
- Proof of residency within Palmerston is required to access the facility, e.g. drivers’ licence, rates notice or household mail.
- Only domestic vehicles (sedans, panel vans, station wagons, motorcycles and utes) are able to access the facility.
- Domestic vehicles are permitted to use connected trailers up to one tonne capacity
- All other vehicles must take their waste to the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility and pay the required commercial fee for disposal.
- All waste generated from a business, including a home-based business, must take their waste to the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility and pay the required commercial fee for disposal.
Please note, we cannot accept commercial waste, or waste from outside the Palmerston municipality.
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please:
- Observe all posted signs and follow the instructions of staff on-site.
- Wear covered shoes.
- Ensure children and pets remain inside vehicles.
- Adhere to the 10km/h speed limit and be aware of other vehicles, pedestrians and staff. Only licenced drivers can operate vehicles at the facility.
For general enquiries, please contact Council on (08) 8935 9922.