The upgrade of the Archer Waste Management Facility (AWMF) is now complete, with the new recycling area set to open in November 2025. Contractors managing the waste site are currently relocating recycling bins, after which the recycling centre will be fully operational. Updated wayfinding signage will help direct you to the correct areas of the facility
This project included the design and construction of a new recycling area, featuring a cardboard compactor and a roofed structure to improve safety and usability for visitors.
Project cost and funding: $1,600,000 – City of Palmerston ($1,200,000) and Northern Territory Government ($400,000).
Overview
The Archer Waste Management Facility upgrade aims to make recycling easier and safer, while helping Council recover and separate more recyclable materials.
Located near the site’s entry, the new recycling area provides a more convenient and welcoming layout that encourages greater participation in recycling, in line with City of Palmerston’s Sustainability Strategy.
The completion of this project supports a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Palmerston.