Waste Management
Kerbside Collection Calendar
Please note: Some of the information listed below may not be correct at this time.
The temporary changes to fruit and vegetable disposal outlined above must supersede this information and our regular practices.
Waste Collection
Waste Management is important to the Berri Barmera Council and remains as a key strategic focus to continue to improve on.
Changes in legislation have required dramatic changes in the way that Councils across Australia process rubbish, in particular the closing of old outdated rubbish dumps and the introduction of waste transfer stations with a focus on recycling of materials.
Private enterprise manages the Waste Transfer Facility for our district, as well as the collection and disposal of waste from our district.
Kerbside Rubbish Collection
Each residential township property in the Berri Barmera District is issued with a set of waste bins (3 bin system) being: 240-litre (green), 140-litre (red) & 240-litre (yellow) by Council.
Council commissions Solo Resource Recovery to collect your rubbish on a weekly basis.
For more information please contact:
Solo on 08 8295 5077 or Berri Barmera Council on 8582 1922
It is important to note that there are weight restrictions for your collection, your bin can weigh no more than:
- Red bin - 60kg
- Green and Yellow - 80kg.
Enquiries about my Bins
Berri Barmera Council kerbside bin collection contract will now be carried out by Solo Resource Recovery as of 1 September 2022.
Please contact Solo's Customer Call Centre (Details Below) for collection related enquiries, including:
- uncollected bins
- damage caused from pick up
- collection areas
- collection days
- items to be placed in bins or conduct and courtesy of vehicle drivers
As part of Solo's customer experience, every bin lid must be closed after pickup. If you see your bin lid closed and believe it has not been emptied, please open the bin to check first.
If bin collection has been missed you must contact the Solo's Customer Call Centre.
Please place your bin on the kerb the night before scheduled collection and remove them from the kerb after they have been emptied.
Collection days will remain the same, however pickup times could vary. If your bin has not been collected by 6pm on the scheduled day, please contact the Solo's Customer Call Centre the following day to report a missed collection service.
What can go into our Bins?
A-Z Guide - What to put in Which Bin
Damaged/Missing Bins
If anything should happen to your bins, new parts are available at a small cost and can be paid for and collected from the Berri or Barmera office. If however, the bin becomes lost or stolen, the property owner will need to contact the Council to order a new one at a cost of $100.00. Bins that are damaged and are found to be over 10 years old (as per Council's Bin Register) will be replaced at 1/2 cost.
Bins will be delivered to the address specified or can be collected and signed for from the Berri Works Depot situated at Hughes Street, Berri.
Waste Transfer Station
Waste disposal is undertaken at the Riverland Resource Recovery Facility, located at 92 Hoskin Road, Berri (opposite old Berri Racecourse) and is owned and operated by Cleanaway.
For further information please contact them on:
Phone: 08 8582 2601
Fax: 08 8582 2471
Disposal of other Rubbish
To find out current opening times and fees please contact the Riverland Resource Recovery Facility direct on 8582 2601. The facility can be found at 92 Hoskin Road, Berri.
Drum Muster
Drum Muster is now conducted from the Riverland Resource Recovery Facility, located at 92 Hoskin Road, Berri.
Cleanaway owns and operates this site and can be contacted on 08 8582 2601 (phone); 08 8582 2471 (Fax)
Frequently Asked Questions - Waste Management
When is my bin collection day?
Monday - Monash, Glossop, Winkie and surrounding areas
Tuesday - Berri West, Berri North and surrounding areas
Wednesday - Berri, Berri East and surrounding areas
Thursday - Barmera, Cobdogla and Loveday townships
Friday - Outskirts of Barmera, Cobdogla and Loveday
Solo can be contacted on 08 8295 5077
I have no bins on my property and can I purchase additional bins?
Any property with a house being occupied all year is eligible to an initial 2-bin or 3-bin system, at no cost for the actual bin/s, as of August 2022 there are no costs for additional bins, the cost of collection service is added to the rates as per how many bins you have listed on your property.
Commercial properties shall be entitled to the number of bins equivalent to the number of rated assessments.
Replacement and extra Bins and Bin Accessories are available for purchase from the Council Office, please contact for current fees on 8582 1922.
When is the Waste Recovery Centre open?
The opening times for the Riverland Resource Recovery Centre, Hoskin Road, Berri are:
Monday to Friday - 8:00am until 4:00pm
Saturday - Closed during Winter months. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months
Sunday - CLOSED
On days over 40°C opening hours will be 9:00am to 12:00pm.
For further information please contact Cleanaway on 08 8582 2601.
What are the Waste Disposal Fees?
Costs vary depending on materials. Members of the public can sort their loads and pay less.
For more information and up to date pricing, please contact Cleanaway 1800 778 752 or 8582 2601.
Types of waste which cost less than landfill include:
- organics or green waste
- timber
- rubble
- concrete
Other items accepted at this site with varying prices include:
- mattresses
- tyres
- asbestos
- e-waste (photocopiers, computers)
There is free disposal of:
- white goods (Fridges, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines)
- batteries (there is also a drop off bin at Aldi for small domestic batteries)
- engine oil
- metals
Disposing of Mattresses
Mattresses are not part of Council’s kerbside collection; however, they can be taken to Cleanaway site on Hoskin Road, Berri and disposed of at a cost. Once received, the components are separated; the springs are sent to metal recyclers for reuse and the foam goes into landfill.
If you wish, you can separate a mattress at home.
You will need to take the springs into Riverland Resource Recovery Facility (there is no charge for this), you can then dispose of the foam by placing in your red bin over a period of a few weeks.
- If you have any questions or wish to discuss alternative solutions, please contact -
- Riverland Resource Recovery Facility on 08 8582 2601.
What to do if my bin collection was missed?
If your bin was not emptied please contact Solo on 08 8295 5077