Verge Collections
Contractors are mobilising to Katherine for verge collection.
- Residents in flood‑affected areas may begin placing whitegoods, furniture, clothing, bedding and similar items on their verges for collection. You will need remove all food contents from the fridges, freezers and similar items and place this into your wheelie bin.
- Verge collections will commence Thursday, 12 March, and will continue for two weeks. The contractor will complete multiple sweeps through all flood‑affected areas.
- Food waste should be placed in your kerbside bin as normal.
- Residents are encouraged to check with their insurer for any requirements before placing items on the verge.
Waste Management Facility (WMF)
The WMF will reopen in a limited capacity once the road network becomes accessible.
Lost your wheelie bin - Flood 2026
We currently have a limited supply of wheelie bins, so please only request a replacement if you do not have a bin at all.
- If you lost your bin in the flood and require a new one, please contact Council on 8972 5500 or email records@ktc.nt.gov.au.
- You can use Snap Send Solve – Incident Type Lost your Wheelie Bin - Flood 2026
We are unable to access the contractor’s compound at this time due to high water levels, which means we cannot retrieve additional bins immediately.
However, we will begin recording your details including your name, address and contact number, so that once access is restored, we can start delivering replacement bins as quickly as possible.
Kerbside rubbish collection will remain as per usual, please only place general food waste in bins.
General information on flooding
Flood Financial Assistance – Northern Territory Government
The Northern Territory Government provides financial assistance to residents affected by flooding.
Available support may include:
- Immediate Hardship Grants – to assist with urgent needs such as food, clothing, medical supplies, transport and emergency accommodation.
- Essential Household Items Grant – to help replace or repair essential household items damaged during a disaster.
- Repair of Uninsured Homes Grant – to assist with repairs to make an uninsured home safe and habitable.
- Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) – recovery support and assistance for councils managing disaster impacts.
Residents can apply through the SecureNT website:
Katherine and Wugularr (Beswick) | Secure NT
Please note these grants are not insurance and may not cover the full cost of losses.
Health
Katherine and Tindal is currently on a boiled water alert.
NT Health has issued a boil water alert for Katherine and Tindal - use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
• Drinking
• Preparing food
• Preparing baby formula
• Brushing teeth
Residents are urged to conserve the water supply for the above uses only.
Clean up information
Personal protective equipment can be purchased from Macs Hire and Mitre 10. Other local businesses may also stock suitable items.
Melioidosis alert - wet weather risk
Heavy rain, flooding and strong winds can increase the risk of melioidosis.
The bacteria lives in soil and surface water and can enter the body through cuts, sores or by inhaling dust and droplets.
Although most common in Australia’s Top End, cases have previously been diagnosed in limited numbers in Central Australia.
Symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, skin sores that don’t heal, or abscesses. Early treatment is critical.
The risk is higher for people with diabetes, kidney or lung disease, heavy alcohol use, cancer, or weakened immune systems - but anyone can be affected.
To protect yourself against melioidosis, you should:
• wear covered waterproof footwear outdoors
• use gloves when gardening
• clean and cover cuts with waterproof dressings
• avoid high-pressure hosing soil
• stay indoors during heavy wind and rain
If you are concerned about having melioidosis symptoms, visit your local GP, clinic or hospital.
Useful numbers and links
For flood or storm damage assistance, call 132 500 for NTES.
For emergencies, ALWAYS call 000.