Bulky Waste Clean-Up 2023

Published on 26 July 2023

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The Cabonne bulky waste clean-up returns this August for Cabonne residents only.
This service is available for residents that currently have a regular bin service/ waste collection service with Council.

Place waste out between 5 and 6 August for collection 7 - 18 August 2023. 

Collection will commence on Monday 7 August. 

All items should be placed neatly next to the edge of the kerb not blocking the footpath at your normal weekly collection point.

All waste must be separated into three separate piles:

  • Scrap metal and white goods
  • General bulky waste
  • Bundled organics

Loose items and organics must be tied securely with rope or string (not wire), into bundles or contained in sturdy boxes. 

Please secure all items to avoid windblown littering. 

Acceptable items

The total volume of waste presented for collection must not exceed 2 cubic metres.

Scrap metal and whitegoods

Fridges, stoves, microwaves, washing machines, metal lawn mowers, bicycles, BBQs, hot water systems, empty paint tins, metal furniture.
All metal items collected will be recycled. Please ensure all doors are removed from household appliances & white goods.

General bulky waste
Mattresses, furniture, lounges, floor coverings, vacuum cleaners, small appliances. batteries, bric-a-brac.

Bundled organics
Garden pruning, leaves, clippings, untreated timber, tree limbs (no longer than 1.8m and 250mm diameter. 

Unacceptable items

  • Materials  that  exceed  the  maximum dimensions of 2 cubic metres
  • Asbestos, fibro & insulation batts
  • Trade, industrial & shop waste
  • Cement bags & sawdust
  • Items in plastic bags
  • Motor vehicles, engines, car parts & tyres
  • Building  &  demolition  materials,  concrete, bricks,  tiles,  fencing,  plumbing  fixtures  & panes of glass
  • Large carpet rolls
  • Gas bottles & fire extinguishers
  • Hazardous  waste  such  as  paint,  solvents, chemicals, cleaners & unwanted medicines
  • Liquids of any sort including Fuels & Oils
  • Material suitable for placement in your mobile garbage  bins,  including    recyclables,  food scraps & household garbage
  • Small  machinery  containing  fuel  or  oil including oil heaters
  • Large tree trunks & thorny bushes
  • Soil & Stones

The Contractor has the right to reject any material that they consider unacceptable.

Contact Council on 6392 3200 with any questions.

 

 

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