Transfer Station

Residents in Ballarat and surrounds can dispose of residential quantities of waste at the Transfer Station.

The transfer station is not for commercial waste disposal.

There are different prices for City of Ballarat Residents and Non City of Ballarat Residents, please ensure you bring photo ID with you.

• Green waste               
• Hard waste                
• Household recycling            
• Cardboard              
• Chemical waste
  This includes: unwanted household chemicals such as solvents, poisons and cleaning products. 
  We do not accept pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and nail polish remover.   
• E-Waste
• Textiles
   
• Chemicals used by businesses for industrial and commercial purposes
  Contact Cleanaway to help with removing commercial chemicals.
• Farm chemicals
  ChemClear can help you dispose of farm chemicals.
• Asbestos
  Contact our Customer Service team for help with asbestos.
• Ammunition
  Victoria Police has information on how to dispose of your ammunition.
• Soil
  Learn how to manage waste soil from the Environmental Protection Authority.
• Solid tyres

Sorting your load and having it clearly separated will save you time at the gate house and will potentially reduce your disposal fees.  

Sort your materials into:

• Glass bottles and jars
• Steel
• Household recycling (newspapers, magazines, plastic bottles and containers, aluminium cans)
• Cardboard
• Green waste
• Hard waste (furniture etc)
• General household waste
• Textiles
• E-Waste
• Building materials
• Chemicals 

Visit the Transfer Station Fees page to see:

• Price by cubic metre
• Price by item
• Fee free items

The City of Ballarat is updating the below prices as of 1 July 2026.

For your safety while onsite, please ensure the following requirements are met:

• Place waste in marked areas only
• Obey all signage
• Follow directions from staff
• Enclosed footwear must be worm
• Take care when unloading
• No smoking at any time
• Keep children and pets inside vehicle
• Gloves to be worn when unloading
• Beware of heavy machinery
• Maintain 10km/h speed limit

Customers are responsible for their own safety while in this facility.

Do you have old items in usable condition?

Residents can use the resale shed for their unwanted items that are still in good condition and can shop there and upcycle items as well.

Items such as bikes, play equipment, and other garage sale items can be resold, saving them from landfill.

Call our Transfer Station team on 0459 859 861 to discuss drop-offs and purchases.

119 Gillies Street South, Alfredton.

Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm.
Weekends: 10am-4pm.
Public holidays: 10am-4pm.
Closed: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday

Please note: In extreme weather events the Ballarat Transfer Station is subject to closure including:

• Temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius
• High winds with gusts exceeding 60km/hr
• Restrictions due to fire ban warnings or similar

Follow the City of Ballarat Facebook page for the latest updates.

To help reduce wait times, please note:

Weekdays: Busiest between 11am–12pm. Quieter before 10.30am or after 1pm
Weekends: Busy all day, allow extra time.
Tip: Sort and secure your load before arriving for faster service.