Wet Season Waiver
Katherine Town Council is again waiving disposal fees on selected bulky household items so residents can clean up before the wet. Large items left in yards can be hazardous in severe storms and floods, and the waiver removes the cost of clearing them out.
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When
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Saturday, 28 November and Sunday, 13 December, 8 am to 4 pm
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Where
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Katherine Waste Management Facility, Novis Quarry Road
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Who
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Katherine residents only. Commercial operators are not eligible.
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Bring
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Proof of residence
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Cost
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Free, up to the household limits below
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What you can bring
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Item
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Free limit per household
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Fridge OR freezer OR aircon
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One
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Mattresses - any size
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One
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Gas bottles
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Two
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Fire extinguishers
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Two
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Couch
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One
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A couch is one item of furniture, not a whole lounge suite. The waiver covers one couch per household. If you bring a lounge suite, one piece is free and standard disposal fees apply to the others.
You can bring either a fridge, freezer or aircon, NOT one of each
The limits are per household, not per day.
Standard fees also apply to any items above the household limits and to all other waste.
On the day
- Have your proof of residence ready to show at the gate - driver's licence, utility bill or rate notice
- Secure your load before you leave home.
- Allow extra time. Both days are expected to be busy, and we ask for your patience while staff manage the traffic.
Preparing for the wet
The waiver is part of Council’s Preparing for the Wet campaign. Before the storms arrive:
- trim back overgrown vegetation and remove dead branches
- check the trees around your home and remove any hazards
- secure or tie down outdoor furniture, trampolines, tools and other loose items
- clean gutters and drains
- pack an emergency kit with drinking water, torches and spare batteries, non-perishable food, a battery-powered radio, charged power banks, essential medications and first aid supplies
- monitor SecureNT and follow official weather warnings and emergency advice.
Read the FAQ here
More information
Call Council on (08) 8972 5500 or email contactus@ktc.nt.gov.au.