Mornington Resource Recovery Centre

Please note: Mulch will not be available for purchase at Mornington Resource Recovery Centre from Friday 26 September to Tuesday 30 September 2025. Rye and Tyabb are not affected, and mulch will be available as normal at these locations.

Location

134 Watt Road, Mornington
Melways Ref 145 K3

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday)

Please note: During peak times*, customers may be prevented from joining the queue from 3:30pm (Weekends and Public Holidays) and from 2:30pm (Weekdays), to ensure the site can comply with closure times.

*Peak Times 2025

Waste Voucher Expiry Period – 26-30 September 2025

Free Green Waste Event – 24-26 October 2025

Fees and Charges

Resource Recovery Centre fees and charges(PDF, 198KB)

Payment method is EFTPOS or Credit Card only. Cash is not accepted. Waste vouchers (printed or digital copies) are also accepted.

Surcharges apply to credit card payments:American Express 0.77%, Visa 0.39%, Mastercard 0.36%

Proof of Shire residency may need to be presented to qualify for Shire resident fees and charges. Either a driving licence or rates notice will be accepted.

The Shire does not record, collect or store any personal information used to demonstrate Shire residency.

Contact

Customer Service: 1300 850 600

What is accepted?

  • Green, Hard Waste and General Rubbish
  • A range of recyclable materials (E-waste, appliances, household recycling etc - see Fees and Charges for details)
  • Only loads of up to 3 cubic metres accepted
  • Vehicle greater than 4.5 Gross Vehicle Mass can deposit their waste at the Rye Resource and Recovery Centre.
  • Free X-ray film recycling. Residents are reminded to remove any personal information prior to disposing of the X-rays.
  • A maximum limit of 4 mattresses applies (Domestic quantities accepted)
  • A maximum limit of 2 fridges/air conditioning units applies (Domestic quantities accepted)
  • A maximum limit of 4 tyres applies (see below for terms and conditions)

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council provides free drop off for up to four vehicle tyres per day at our transfer stations for residents. This is for personal or hobby use purposes and is not intended to support or subsidise commercial businesses who are charging for tyre replacements. The disposal of tyres will be tracked and limited to a total dropped off by any one person to 20 per financial year. Free tyre disposal may be refused if commercial use is suspected.

What is not accepted.

  • Caravans
  • Boats
  • Jet skis
  • Car body (Rye only)
  • Asbestos of domestic origin (Rye only)
  • Dead animals (Rye only)

Mulch/Crushed Rock

To purchase mulch or crushed rock from the Mornington Resource Recovery Centre, please proceed to the gatehouse where you will be directed to the mulch area.

The prices of these materials can be confirmed by calling Solo Resource Recovery on (03) 5988 5015 or directly at the sites.

  • Fine mulch
  • Medium mulch
  • Crushed rock (20mm)

Recycled Goods Shop

The Recycled Goods Shop (Tip Op Shop) at Mornington sells pre-loved goods and some plants, you'll never know what you'll find! Donate your items to the Op shop via the Mornington Resource Recovery Centre on Watt Rd, turn off at the Detox Your Home section before the gatehouse.

Location

29 Racecourse Road, Mornington

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
(Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday)

Contact

Recycled Goods Shop: (03) 5976 8192

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