The Southern Region Emergency Operations Centre are advising Alice Springs residents on how to safely dispose of or store sandbags following the recent flooding and rain.
Disposal options
Flood-affected sandbags
Sandbags that have come into contact with floodwater must be disposed of at the Alice Springs Regional Waste Management Facility.
Please inform staff on arrival that your sandbags are flood‑affected.
Non-flood-affected sandbags
If your sandbags have not been in contact with floodwater, you can choose from the options below.
Option 1 - Dispose at the Alice Springs Regional Waste Management Facility
Sandbags will be accepted from 4 March 2026 until 1 May 2026.A designated drop‑off area will be available. Follow the signs on arrival.Opening hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-FridayAddress: 80 Commonage Rd, Ilparpa NT 0873
Option 2 - Dispose at home
Empty sand into your garden or yard in a place where it cannot wash into stormwater drains.Recycle or dispose of the empty bags responsibly.Flood-affected sandbags cannot be disposed of at home and must go to the Regional Waste Management Facility.
Storing sandbags
To prevent mould and odour:
Empty sandbags as soon as possible. Allow bags to dry completely.Store bags out of direct sunlight for future use.
Safety reminders
Wear gloves, face mask, eye protection and closed-in shoes when handling used sandbags.Avoid direct contact with potentially contaminated materials.Wash hands thoroughly after handling sandbags.
The Southern Region Emergency Operating Centre and Alice Springs Town Council thank the community for its cooperation and resilience during recent severe weather events.
