Waste and Recycling

Litchfield Council's Residential Waste Disposal Fee Relief Program helps residents dispose of selected household items safely and responsibly while reducing the financial burden of disposing of difficult waste.

The program operates from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 at Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station.

What can I dispose of for free?

Eligible Litchfield residents can dispose of their first two eligible items per visit free of charge.

Eligible items include:

• Mattresses
• Fridges
• Freezers
• Air conditioners
• Gas bottles

Conditions

• Available at Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station only.
• Proof of Litchfield residency is required.
• Limited to the first two eligible items per visit.
• Residential waste only; commercial waste is excluded.
• Standard fees apply to additional items.
• All items must meet Council's acceptance requirements.

Residents should advise gatehouse staff that they wish to access the program before unloading.

Litchfield Council's Waste Disposal Voucher Program concluded on 31 March 2026 and is no longer available.

The program previously provided eligible residents with vouchers to assist with the cost of waste disposal at Council's Waste Transfer Stations.

Electronic waste contains valuable materials that can be recovered and recycled rather than disposed of in landfill.

Accepted items include eligible:

• Televisions
• Computers and laptops
• Computer monitors
• Keyboards and computer accessories
• Printers and other eligible computer equipment

Electronic waste is collected and transported for specialised processing and material recovery.

Please keep electronic waste separate from general household rubbish and follow the directions of Waste Transfer Station staff.

Larger battery-powered devices and equipment containing large lithium batteries may require alternative disposal arrangements.

Batteries contain materials that can be recovered through specialised recycling processes. However, they can also present serious fire and environmental risks when disposed of incorrectly.

Batteries must never be placed in general waste bins.

Council provides designated collection points for household batteries and accepts lead-acid car batteries, with proceeds from their recycling contributing to Council's Community Grants Program.

Accepted batteries include:

• Household batteries, including AA, AAA and other common battery types
• Lead-acid car batteries
• Residential Lithium Batteries

Large lithium batteries, including those from electric bikes, scooters and similar equipment, must not be placed in general waste, scrap metal or standard household battery collection containers.

Residents should contact Council for advice before bringing large, damaged, swollen or otherwise hazardous batteries to a Waste Transfer Station.

Litchfield Council provides designated scrap metal recycling areas at its Waste Transfer Stations, allowing residents to dispose of unwanted metal items while supporting resource recovery and recycling.

Accepted materials include a range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as steel, aluminium, copper and other recyclable metal items.

Residential customers can dispose of accepted household scrap metal at Council's designated recycling areas, subject to site acceptance requirements.

Commercial customers and businesses must use Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station, as commercial waste is not accepted at Howard Springs or Berry Springs Waste Transfer Stations. Businesses with large quantities of scrap metal should contact Council before delivery to confirm acceptance arrangements and any applicable fees.

All scrap metal must be separated from general waste and placed in the designated collection areas as directed by Waste Transfer Station staff.

Proceeds from Council's scrap metal recycling contribute to the Community Grants Program, helping fund local community groups, projects and initiatives across the Litchfield Municipality.

Items containing hazardous materials, such as gas cylinders, batteries, oils or refrigerants, must not be placed in scrap metal recycling areas. These items require separate handling and should be declared to staff upon arrival.

Litchfield Council provides designated recycling areas at its Waste Transfer Stations for cardboard, paper and eligible 10-cent drink containers.

Residents are encouraged to separate recyclables from general waste, flatten cardboard where possible and ensure materials are clean and free from contamination.

Eligible 10-cent drink containers should be placed in designated collection areas, with proceeds supporting Council's Community Grants Program and local community initiatives.

Separating recyclables correctly helps reduce landfill waste and supports resource recovery across the Litchfield Municipality.

Council accepts used motor oil at designated collection points at Humpty Doo and Howard Springs Waste Transfer Stations, fees may apply.

Motor oil must not be mixed with other substances.

Council does not accept other liquid wastes, including fuels, paints, solvents, chemicals or contaminated liquids.

Residents requiring disposal of other liquid wastes should contact an appropriately licensed commercial waste provider.

Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station participates in the DrumMUSTER program for eligible agricultural and veterinary chemical containers.

Containers must be:

• Eligible under the DrumMUSTER program
• Properly rinsed and free from chemical residue
• Drained and prepared in accordance with program requirements
• Presented with caps removed

Please contact Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station to book a drop off.

Tyres and rims are accepted at Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station.

Fees apply depending on tyre type and size.

Residents and businesses with large quantities of tyres must contact Council before delivery to confirm acceptance and make the necessary arrangements.

Tyres must be placed in the designated storage area and must not be disposed of in general waste bins.

Litchfield Council accepts fridges, freezers, air conditioners and other refrigerant-containing appliances at Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station.

These appliances contain refrigerant gases that must be safely removed by a licensed technician before the appliances can be processed for scrap metal recycling. Council arranges for collected appliances to be degassed in bulk by an appropriately licensed contractor.

Disposal fees apply to appliances containing refrigerant gas, although eligible Litchfield residents may access free disposal through Council's Residential Waste Disposal Fee Relief Program.

Appliances that have already been degassed may be accepted without a refrigerant removal charge, provided written certification from a licensed refrigerant technician is supplied.

Residents must not attempt to release refrigerant gases themselves. Please advise gatehouse staff before unloading so appliances can be directed to the appropriate collection area.