Built for Real Trailer Customers, Not Generic Advice
Many trailer hire customers ask the same question after loading up: “Where can I actually take this?”
This page has been built to give a fast, practical answer. It focuses on the facilities most relevant to customers leaving from 7 Cullen Court, Spotswood, with special attention given to mixed or ‘everything’ loads because those are the hardest and most expensive to get wrong. It also ranks the main options by likely cost so customers can compare tips quickly and work out which one is probably cheapest.
The goal is simple: help you avoid driving to a site that is residents-only, rejects your load type, or charges differently from what you expected.
Estimated Dump Costs by Trailer Size
These estimates are based on typical mixed household waste loads commonly taken to the Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre. Actual dumping fees depend mainly on weight, contamination, and whether the load contains heavy materials.
7x4 Trailer
- Typical cost (light load): $130
- Typical cost (full mixed load): $150 – $240
- Heavy load: Up to $300+
Common uses: garage cleanups, smaller moves, light household junk, green waste.
7x5 Trailer
- Typical cost (light load): $130
- Typical cost (full mixed load): $180 – $280
- Heavy load: $280 – $350+
Common uses: furniture removal, mixed household waste, medium cleanups.
8x5 Trailer
- Typical cost (light load): $180
- Typical cost (full mixed load): $280 – $380
- Heavy load: $380+
Common uses: renovations, bulk cleanups, landscaping, larger household jobs.
Why Dump Costs Can Vary
Most landfill and transfer stations charge based on weight, not just trailer size. That means two trailers that look similar can cost very different amounts at the gate.
Light Loads (Usually Cheaper)
- Furniture
- Boxes
- Plastic items
- Clothing
- General household junk
Heavy Loads (Usually More Expensive)
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Tiles
- Soil
- Rubble
Tip: heavy materials can push a dumping fee up quickly, even if the trailer is only partly full.
Fast Answer
Cleanaway Brooklyn
Typical Brooklyn Dump Costs
These are practical estimates for the loads most trailer customers bring in. Final pricing depends mainly on weight.
- Small trailer (light load): $130
- Small trailer (full mixed load): $180 – $280
- Large trailer (mixed waste): $280 – $380
- Heavy loads: $429 per tonne
Guide only: lightweight materials such as furniture, boxes and plastics usually cost less, while bricks, tiles, concrete and soil cost more.
Best all-round option for mixed loads from Spotswood. Open to public and businesses and accepts a broad range of common waste types.
Wyndham / Werribee
Typical Werribee Dump Costs
- Minimum charge: $280
- Medium mixed load: $280 – $320
- Large heavy load: $320 – $450+
- Published rate: $325 per tonne
Best value when loads are heavy and predictable weight-based pricing matters.
Strong option when your load is big enough for published per-tonne pricing to matter.
Dynon Road / Port Phillip
Typical Council-Site Prices
- Dynon 6x4 level: $248 per load
- Dynon 8x5 level: $276.50 per load
- Port Phillip visitor single axle: $162 standard / $216 high-sided
- Port Phillip visitor tandem: $339 standard / $452 high-sided
Useful as benchmarks, but both sites have tighter rules than Brooklyn or Werribee.
Useful in some situations, but not universal. Residency rules and accepted-material limits apply.
Cheapest Tip Rankings for Trailer Customers
For most customers, the key question is not just where can I dump this? but which tip is likely to be cheapest for my trailer and my load? Based on the published pricing gathered for Brooklyn, Werribee, Dynon Road and Port Phillip, the answer changes depending on whether your load is light, mixed, or heavy.
Dynon Road — Cheapest for Many Normal Trailer Loads
Dynon becomes very competitive for level trailer loads because it publishes fixed load pricing, including $248 for a 6x4 level load and $276.50 for an 8x5 single axle level load.
Best suited to smaller and medium resident-style loads if you clearly qualify under the access rules.
Brooklyn — Cheapest for Light Loads
Brooklyn is often the cheapest practical option for lighter trailer loads because the entry point starts at around $130 and the site is broad-access and easy to use.
Best for customers who want a simple, close, flexible option for household-style loads.
Werribee — Cheapest for Heavy Loads
Werribee becomes much more attractive once the trailer is heavy enough for per-tonne pricing to matter. Its published benchmark is $325 per tonne with a $280 minimum charge.
Best for heavier loads such as rubble, soil, tiles, bricks and larger mixed cleanups.
Important Reality Check
The absolute cheapest site on paper is not always the most practical site in real life. Dynon Road and Port Phillip both have tighter access and material rules, while Brooklyn is the broadest and easiest all-round choice for most customers starting from Spotswood.
Cheapest Tip by Load Type
| Load Type | Likely Cheapest Option | Why | Typical Price Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light trailer load | Brooklyn | Lowest practical entry point for broad-access dumping when the load is not especially heavy. | Starts around $130 |
| Medium mixed trailer load | Dynon Road | Fixed level-load pricing can beat Brooklyn and Werribee for many smaller or medium resident-style loads. | $248 for 6x4 level, $276.50 for 8x5 level |
| Heavy trailer load | Werribee | Published per-tonne pricing becomes more competitive as the trailer gets heavier. | $325/tonne, $280 minimum |
| Restricted council-site option | Port Phillip only if eligible | Clear published pricing, but not the best all-round value once access limits and material rules are considered. | $162 single axle standard, $339 tandem standard |
These rankings are practical customer guides, not guaranteed outcomes. Actual cost still depends on weight, whether the load is level or heaped, and whether the site accepts the materials you are carrying.
Recommended Rule of Thumb
For most Spotswood Trailers customers carrying mixed “everything” loads, think: Brooklyn first for convenience, Dynon first if you clearly qualify and want the cheapest fixed load pricing, and Werribee first when the trailer is heavy enough for per-tonne pricing to matter.
Most Important Rule Before You Drive
Do not assume the nearest site is the right site. Some facilities are residents-only, some exclude soil, rubble or construction waste, and some charge very differently for level versus heaped or caged trailer loads.
If your load is mixed, bulky, commercial-looking, or partially heaped, the safest default option is usually Brooklyn. If your load is especially heavy, Werribee may be worth considering.
Distance and Drive Time from 7 Cullen Court, Spotswood
These are practical planning estimates for customers starting from 7 Cullen Court, Spotswood. Actual travel time will vary with traffic, the West Gate corridor, and time of day.
Cleanaway Brooklyn
Usually the best first stop for mixed trailer loads leaving Spotswood.
Wyndham / Werribee
Worth the longer drive when your load is especially heavy and per-tonne pricing matters.
Dynon Road
Quite close in distance, but only useful if you clearly meet the resident-access rules.
Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
Very close geographically, but not a true all-load facility and ID / material restrictions matter.
Melton Recycling Facility
A longer-run backup option that makes more sense for outer-west users or special comparison cases.
Phone Numbers, Websites and Opening Hours
These are the practical details customers usually need right before leaving: who to call, where to check the rules, and what time each site is open.
| Site | Phone | Website | Opening Hours | Live Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanaway Brooklyn |
03 8391 1480 | cleanaway.com.au/location/brooklyn | Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm Sat–Sun 8:00am–12:00pm |
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| Wyndham Municipal Tip / RDF |
1300 023 411 | wyndham.vic.gov.au | Transfer station: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm, Sat–Sun 8:30am–4:00pm Landfill: Mon–Fri 4:00am–4:00pm, Sat 6:00am–4:00pm, Sun 8:00am–4:00pm |
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| Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre |
03 4505 3950 | melbourne.vic.gov.au | Residents: 9:00am–3:00pm daily Commercial customers: 24 hours, 7 days |
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| Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre |
03 9209 6686 | portphillip.vic.gov.au | Mon–Fri 7:30am–3:30pm Sat–Sun 9:00am–1:00pm Closed on public holidays |
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| Melton Recycling Facility |
03 9747 5902 | melton.vic.gov.au | 7 days a week, 8:00am–4:30pm Check holiday notices before leaving |
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Live status is based on standard published opening hours only. Public holidays, weather closures, extreme heat rules and special notices may affect actual access.
Best Spotswood-Area Options for Mixed Loads
Cleanaway Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre
Address: 174 Old Geelong Road, Brooklyn
Approx. from 7 Cullen Court: 6.5 km / 12–15 min
Best for: Mixed loads, general clean-ups, renovation leftovers, broad public access.
Phone: 03 8391 1480
On-site entrance signage also shows: 03 9314 2297. It is worth trying either number if you need to confirm a load before travel.
Website: Cleanaway Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Typical Brooklyn Dump Costs
- Car boot: $75 general waste, $50 green waste
- Station wagon: $100 general waste, $50 green waste
- Small trailer: $130 for general waste up to 300kg, $92 for green waste up to 300kg, $100 for timber up to 300kg, $45 for concrete up to 300kg
- Over 300kg: $429 per tonne general waste, $270 per tonne green waste, $320 per tonne timber, $150 per tonne concrete
Brooklyn pricing was verified on site on 17 April 2026 from the current fees board. Lightweight materials usually cost less than bricks, tiles, concrete, soil and other heavy materials.
Important Brooklyn Cost Warning
Low density waste such as insulation, polystyrene, plastic wrap and foam can attract special handling fees.
- Per bag handling fee: $60
- Trailer / load: $380
- Truck / load: $1300
This can dramatically increase your total dumping cost, so ask before unloading if your load contains these materials.
Accepted and Prohibited Waste (Verified On Site)
The entrance signage confirms that customers should enter via the weighbridge. It also confirms the standard hours shown elsewhere on this page and notes that the site is closed on New Years Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Accepted Waste
- Cardboard
- Soft greens
- Hard timber
- Solid inert waste
- Tyres (cars / trucks)
- Automotive batteries
- Bricks / concrete / rubble
- Municipal waste — solid inert
- Industrial — Non PIW solid inert
- Residential hard waste collection
- Fibre cement sheeting stamped "Asbestos Free"
Hazchem Accepted
- Metals
- Cleanfill
- Waste oil
- Mattresses
- Hard greens
Prohibited Waste
- Chemical waste
- Industrial — PIW
- Putrescible waste
- Grease trap waste
- Acid sulphate soils
- Radioactive substances
- Liquid waste except for waste oil
- Used oil filters
- Tree stumps
- Clinical waste
- 200L drums, 1000L IBCs or bulk bags
- Municipal waste — putrescible / garbage
- Municipal waste — putrescible — soft greens
- Fibre cement sheeting not stamped "Asbestos Free"
This information was photographed directly from the Cleanaway Brooklyn entrance signage in April 2026.
- Open to public and businesses
- Accepts general waste, timber, green waste, concrete, mattresses, e-waste and tyres
- Free drop-off for paper, cardboard and metal for cars and small trailers
- Pricing is determined by the weighbridge operator on entry
- Additional charges visible on the board include mattresses $60 each, car batteries $9.25 each, used motor oil $3.15 per litre and car tyres $46 each
This is the best default recommendation for most Spotswood Trailers customers with mixed “everything” type loads, and the pricing section above has now been checked on site rather than inferred.
Wyndham Municipal Tip / RDF
Address: 470 Wests Road, Werribee
Approx. from 7 Cullen Court: 32 km / 30–35 min
Best for: Large or heavy mixed loads where published pricing matters.
Phone: 1300 023 411
Website: Wyndham Municipal Tip / RDF
Hours:
- Transfer station: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Transfer station: Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to 4:00pm
- Landfill gate: Monday to Friday 4:00am to 4:00pm
- Landfill gate: Saturday 6:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Typical Werribee Dump Costs
- Minimum charge: $280
- Medium mixed load: $280 – $320
- Large heavy load: $320 – $450+
- Published rate: $325 per tonne
When Werribee makes sense: if your load is heavy, bulky, or contains materials like rubble, tiles or soil, this published pricing can be easier to predict than Brooklyn.
- Commercial trailers and vans: $325 per tonne
- Minimum charge: $280
- Good benchmark for larger commercial-style loads
- Open all week except key public holiday closures
This starts making more sense as your trailer gets heavier and the Brooklyn “charged on entry” model becomes harder to predict in advance.
Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre
Address: 437 Dynon Road, West Melbourne
Approx. from 7 Cullen Court: 6.1 km / 15–18 min
Best for: Eligible inner-city resident loads, not general commercial-style trailer work.
Phone: 03 4505 3950
Website: Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre
Hours:
- Residents: 9:00am to 3:00pm, 7 days
- Commercial customers: 24 hours, 7 days
Typical Dynon Road Prices
- 6x4 trailer – level: $248 per load
- 6x4 trailer – heaped/caged: $283 per tonne
- 8x5 single axle – level: $276.50 per load
- 8x5 single axle – heaped/caged: $286.50 per tonne
These prices are useful, but Dynon is still restricted to City of Melbourne residents and rejects bricks, concrete, asphalt and soil.
- City of Melbourne residents only
- Not intended for commercial quantities
- Does not accept bricks, concrete, asphalt or soil
- Useful only if you clearly qualify and your load matches the rules
Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
Address: Corner of White and Boundary Streets, South Melbourne
Approx. from 7 Cullen Court: 7.7 km / 12–18 min
Best for: Certain local users with lighter, non-construction style loads.
Phone: 03 9209 6686
Website: Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 3:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Closed on public holidays
- Address ID requirements apply
- Does not accept soil, rubble, concrete and heavy construction waste
- Published prices are clear for level and caged trailer loads
- Nearby, but not a true “everything load” solution
Melton Recycling Facility
Address: 33 Ferris Road, Cobblebank
Approx. from 7 Cullen Court: 33 km / 25–30 min
Best for: Outer-west users or backup comparison purposes.
Phone: 03 9747 5902
Website: Melton Recycling Facility
Hours:
- 7 days a week: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Check holiday notices before leaving, especially on public holidays and extreme weather days
- Combines recycle centre, transfer station and resale shop
- Accepts general waste and building materials through transfer station pathways
- Pricing is handled through facility conditions and pricing PDF
- Useful as a secondary option rather than first recommendation from Spotswood
Mixed Load Comparison Table
| Site | Best Use Case | Access | Price Style | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanaway Brooklyn | Best all-round practical option for mixed trailer loads | Public and businesses | Charged on entry | Broad material acceptance and closest serious all-purpose option for Spotswood customers |
| Wyndham / Werribee | Heavy, bulky or commercial-style mixed loads | General public / commercial style use | $325 per tonne, $280 minimum | Useful when you want predictable published heavy-load pricing |
| Dynon Road | Smaller resident household-style loads | City of Melbourne residents only | Per load and per tonne depending on trailer type | Not intended for commercial quantities; rejects soil and common construction materials |
| Port Phillip | Eligible nearby users with non-construction material | Restricted / ID-sensitive | Per load | Clear pricing but not suitable for rubble, soil or heavy building waste |
| Melton | Outer-west backup option | Check rules before travel | Conditions and pricing PDF | More useful as a secondary comparison than first choice from Spotswood |
Published Price Signals Worth Knowing
Wyndham / Werribee
Minimum charge: $280
Published rate: $325 per tonne
Best benchmark for heavy mixed loads with clearer weight-based pricing.
Dynon Road
6x4 trailer level: $248 per load
8x5 single axle level: $276.50 per load
Heaped or caged trailer loads move to per-tonne pricing. Residents-only restrictions apply.
Port Phillip
Visitor single axle: $162 standard / $216 high-sided
Visitor tandem: $339 standard / $452 high-sided
Published clearly, but still a narrower option due to site rules and material restrictions.
Common Ways People Get This Wrong
- Turning up with a mixed or commercial-looking load at a residents-only site
- Assuming soil, rubble, timber and household junk can all go to the same place
- Not noticing the difference between level and heaped/caged load pricing
- Driving to a council resource recovery centre when what you really need is a transfer station or landfill-style facility
Recommended Rule of Thumb
Load Type Guide
| Load Type | First Option | Second Option | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed household junk | Brooklyn | Werribee | Brooklyn is the most practical broad-access option; Werribee helps on larger loads |
| Renovation leftovers | Brooklyn | Werribee | Both are better suited than council-only recycling centres for harder mixed material |
| Very heavy mixed load | Werribee | Brooklyn | Published per-tonne heavy-load pricing is the key advantage |
| Resident-only small household run | Dynon Road | Port Phillip | Only makes sense if you qualify and your load matches accepted items |
Hiring a Trailer From Spotswood Trailers?
If you are hiring a trailer and you are not sure where your load should go, call or message before you leave. In many cases the right answer depends on whether the load is:
- mixed or separated
- level or heaped
- household or renovation-based
- light enough for per-load pricing or heavy enough for per-tonne pricing to dominate
Contact: Clarke Towson
Phone: 0432 359 166
Email: clarke@spotswoodtrailers.com.au
Location: 7 Cullen Court, Spotswood, Victoria
Final Note
This page is designed to save customers time, money and frustration. Waste facilities can change accepted items, pricing, and gate rules, so it is always smart to call ahead if your load is unusual or borderline.
Spotswood Trailers — practical trailer hire advice from right beside the West Gate corridor.