Commercial waste

City of Rockingham

Commercial conditions of entry

Commercial customers entering the Millar Road Landfill Facility are required to follow the conditions of entry. These are signposted at the facility and are as follows:

  • safety boots and hi-vis must be worn to access the facility and must be worn at all times
  • no aggressive behaviours
  • treat all staff with respect
  • obey posted speed limits onsite  
  • radio communications with heavy machinery on UHF channel 11 where available.

Illegal dumping including asbestos will not be tolerated onsite and appropriate authorities will be notified.

Contaminated waste classification

Millar Road Landfill Facility is licensed by the Department of Water and Environment Regulation (DWER) to accept a range of solid wastes including Class I, II, and III; and includes contaminated soils, industrial process wastes, treated timber and asbestos.

Classification of contaminated waste is required to determine the acceptability and appropriate disposal arrangements. At Millar Road Landfill all waste is classified according to the DWER Landfill Waste Classification and Definitions (1996), which are available from the DWER websiteopens in a new window.

Commercial Industrial Waste

Commerical waste (including general putrescible) is $165 per tonne. Last disposal 3pm daily.

Additional requests available for customers:

  1. Burial - if requested a Burial Fee of $100 or Secured Burial Fee of $170 per load. Burials require a booking.
  2. Certificate of Burial - please notify at the time of booking if required. Fee is $100.

Commerical industrial waste does not require a booking, unless a burial is required. Please follow the waste booking process.

Biosecurity (Quarantine)

We accept waste classified as biosecurity (formerly known as quarantine). Prices vary depending on the item. Refer to the Entry Fees (below). 

Bookings are required at least 24 hours in advance. Please follow the waste booking process prior to disposal. Disposal is between 12pm and 1pm.

This waste type must be carted by a carrier with an Approved Arrangement. See the Department for Agriculture websiteopens in a new window for more information.

Contaminated Waste (Class I, Class II, Class III)

Contaminated waste disposal at the Millar Road Landfill is managed in line with the DWER licensing and regulatory requirements. Before any waste can be received at the landfill, it must be assessed and classified.

A waste disposal application form must be completed and submitted to the City with relevant supporting documents for assessment. Advice and assistance can be obtained from the landfill on 9528 0333opens in a new window.

If you have all the supporting documents and would like to apply for a contaminated waste approval, please use the online contaminated waste application formopens in a new window.

Once an application has been assessed as acceptable for disposal, a waste approval and booking number will be issued. All disposals must be booked 24 hours prior to delivery (or as soon as practicable) with the landfill by following the waste booking process. The booking number must also be provided to the weighbridge on arrival at the landfill facility.

The last disposal at the Millar Road Landfill is 3pm daily.

Contaminated soil up to Class III is $165 per tonne. Price is confirmed upon application assessment.

Low Level Hazardous (including asbestos and contaminated packaging)

Low level hazardous waste includes bulk or wrapped asbestos and contaminated packaging, such as bulka bags.

Contaminated waste disposal at the Millar Road Landfill is managed in line with the DWER licensing and regulatory requirements. Before any waste can be received at the landfill, it must be assessed and classified.

A waste disposal application form must be completed and submitted to the City with relevant supporting documents for assessment. Advice and assistance can be obtained from the landfill on 9528 0333opens in a new window.

If you have all the supporting documents and would like to apply for a contaminated waste approval, please use the online contaminated waste application formopens in a new window.

Once an application has been assessed as acceptable for disposal, a waste approval and booking number will be issued. All disposals must be booked 24 hours prior to delivery (or as soon as practicable) with the landfill by following the waste booking process. The booking number must also be provided to the weighbridge on arrival at the landfill facility.

Low level hazardous waste (except wrapped or bagged asbestos) incurs a $222 per tonne fee, plus $100 burial fee per load. 

Wrapped asbestos is $145 per tonne (with Landfill Levy exemption) and does not require a contaminated waste application form. Wrapped asbestos customers are welcome to book by by following the waste booking process.

Waste booking process

  • Customers with waste that requires a booking must provide 24 hours' notice prior to delivery (or as soon as practicable) by completing the online booking formopens in a new window or by phone.

    Commercial customers registered with Rock Port

    Rock Port provides an online portal for registered commercial customers of the landfill to apply and book bio-security, asbestos or contaminated waste, once it has been pre-approved through the application process. 

    Registered customers can book bio-security, asbestos or contaminated waste disposal through Rock Portopens in a new window.

    Commercial customers not registered with Rock Port

    If you are not registered with Rock Port, please book by completing the online booking form.opens in a new window

    Alternatively, you can create a Rock Port accountopens in a new window.

  • Customers with waste that requires a booking must provide 24 hours' notice prior to delivery (or as soon as practicable) by phone or by completing the
    online booking formopens in a new window.

    Commercial industrial, bio-security, asbestos, low level hazardous or contaminated waste can be booked. Please note that Class I-III Contaminated and Low Level Hazardous wastes require pre-approval prior to booking (see above categories for more information).

    Speak with landfill staff to book on 9528 0333opens in a new window.

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