Resource Recovery Centre (RRC)
Council’s Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) opened to the public on the 1st July 2014 following the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) licenses for the Wallaroo and Kadina landfill sites reaching their end of term.
The RRC is an EPA licenced Transfer Station, permitted to receive and store on-site for short periods prior to the materials received being transported in bulk to processing sites within South Australia.
Council is proactive in managing waste in a sustainable and circular manner and requires segregation of waste to increase resource recovery prior to transporting to approved depots for further sorting, resource recovery or disposal.
Kerbside waste collected also requires businesses and residents to separate their waste into the three waste streams (organics, recyclables and general household waste), which is then delivered to the RRC for transporting to approved depots for further sorting, resource recovery or disposal
Waste delivered direct to the RRC by residents, businesses (including commercial waste contractors) must be separated and placed into the specific areas or bins.
NON HAZARDOUS WASTE that must be separated into the following categories:
- food and green organics
- firewood
- cans
- bottles
- scrap metal
- mattresses
- tyres
HAZARDOUS WASTE that Council is licenced to accept, must be separated into the following categories
(click on the links below for further details):
HAZARDOUS WASTE that Council is NOT licenced to accept
(click on the links below for further details on how and where to dispose of non accepted hazardous waste):
Free Waste Disposal for Residents
Available to occupied residential properties only and excludes businesses, vacant land and uninhabitable properties.
From the 1st July 2022, Council has adopted that each occupied residential property has the option to deliver:
In the event a load is:
Residents wishing to access the free disposal will need to provide the following evidence:
Free Waste Disposal for Residents of Council Aged Homes
Residents wishing to access the free disposal will need to provide the following evidence:
| Accepted free of charge | Accepted with Hard Waste | Voucher Not accepted |
|---|---|---|
Steel/metals e.g. hot water system, lawn mower, other scrap metal/steel | furniture & bedding (including mattresses) | Paints |
White goods e.g. fridge, washing machine, oven | Timber & clean gyprock | Gas bottles |
Batteries | Carpet & modern linoleum | Hazardous waste, asbestos & liquid chemicals |
X-rays | Tyres | Explosives and ammunition |
Car oil & cooking oil | All types of glass | Fire extinguishers |
E-waste and light globes | Blinds and window covers | Building rubble e.g. bricks, tiles, concrete, cement sheeting |
Opening Hours | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10.30am - 3.00pm | The Resource Recovery Centre is located in Wallaroo on Magazine Road, just behind the Wallaroo Golf Course. | |
| Weekends | 10.00am - 2.00pm | Address: 14 Recycle Way, Wallaroo, SA, 5556 | |
| Public Holidays | CLOSED | ||
| CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD | Closed Public Holidays Only | ||
| Total Fire Ban Days | Open | ||
Waste Management Brochure
The Waste Management Brochure details the services at the Resource Recovery Centre.
Conditions of Entry:
- Follow RRC staff instructions at all times
- Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times
- Children and animals must remain in vehicles
- Smoking or drinking on site is NOT allowed
- Waste must be separated into various waste stream bays
- RRC staff have the right to refuse any waste not sorted
- Aggressive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated
- Any persons found to be in breach of the conditions of entry may be refused access to the site.
What do I do on arrival at the RRC?
- No booking is required.
- Drive to the entry gate and proceed to the weigh-in bridge.
- If a truck or plant is in operation, you may be required to wait until it is safe to enter.
- RRC staff will acknowledge your arrival via the intercom system, ask what types of waste you have to deliver and then weigh your vehicle and trailer in.
- RRC staff will direct you to the appropriate areas where a further RRC staff member will assist you in locating the correct areas or bins where your waste must be placed.
- RRC staff will then direct you to the weigh-out bridge for processing and payment of any waste that incurs a charge.
- In the event some waste can be delivered free of charge, RRC staff may require you to drive a second time over the weigh-in/weigh-out bridges to ensure you only pay for waste with associated charges.
Fees and Charges
Prior to the 1st July each year, Council will adopt the Fees and Charges as required under the Local Government Act 1999.
Where does the waste go now?
- General Waste is transported to Inkermann, operated by Cleanaway where waste is managed on site for life.
- Mixed Recycling is transported to Northern Areas Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) where it is sorted and materials forwarded to processing facilities to ensure materials are recovered in a sustainable and circular economic way. The video link shows the NAWMA facility in action - clicking here.
- Food Organics and Green Organics is transported to processing facilities in South Australia and made into compost.
- Other Materials - tyres, batteries, electrical items, oil, steel and other items will be sent to processing facilities to extract the maximum value out of discard products and materials.