City of Canning - On-demand Bulk Household Waste Collection

The City has introduced an on-demand skip service to replace traditional bulk household waste (junk) verge collections. Residents can book two skip bin services each financial year at a time that suits them.

The City also has an on-demand oversized item collection for bulk household items that do not fit in a skip bin. Residents can book one oversized item collection each financial year at a time that suits them.

Important information

Residents can make a booking for an on-demand bulk household waste service (skip bin) for a day that suits them.
Residents can make a booking for an on-demand oversized item collection for a day that suits them.
Green waste services will remain as a scheduled verge collection service. For more information, visit the bulk green waste collection page.
On-demand bulk household waste collections are intended for items in poor condition. If you have quality items, consider giving them to family or friends, donating them to op shops, offering them through your local Buy Nothing Facebook group, or selling them. For good-quality clothing and accessories, take advantage of our free on-demand donation collection service.

To request an on-demand bulk household (junk) waste service, please book online. It is recommended you read through the relevant booking information below before proceeding with your request.

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On-demand Bulk Household Waste Collection skip bin

How often and how many collections?

Residential addresses are entitled to two (2) free on-demand bulk household waste collections (skip bins) per financial year.
If booking a service occurring in the next financial year, it will count towards your allocation for the next financial year.
Residents can request an on-demand bulk household waste collection at any time. The number of services per day are limited, please make sure you book in advance to secure your preferred date. Skips are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Does your verge have room for a skip bin?

Before you order your skip bin, please check your verge has enough room to fit a skip bin. Conditions:

Skip bins will only be placed on the verge belonging to the booked address.
Skip bins are 1.8 metres long, 1.65 metres wide and 1.2 metres high and require sufficient room on the verge. Please note that all dimensions are approximations and sizes may vary slightly. Each skip bin holds approximately 3 cubic metres.
Bins cannot be placed on private property.
Driveway placements will only be considered for properties with insufficient verge space and if the resident completes a waiver.

Accepted items

Non-accepted items

The following items can not be placed in skip bins:

asbestos or anything containing asbestos
building materials like tiles, bricks, rubble. concrete and sand
commercial / trade waste
gas bottles of any size
glass sheeting / windows / doors / furniture with embedded glass or mirrors
green waste and food
hazardous waste
liquids of any kind, including paint
mattresses (please book a mattress collection)
mirrors
motor vehicle parts, including batteries
tyres
white goods (please book a white goods collection)
oversized items that cannot be placed in the skip bin without exceeding the fill line (if your item is oversized and cannot fit in the skip bin, please refer to the oversized item collection section below).

Please note: many of the items that cannot be placed in a skip bin can be dropped at the Ranford Road Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station.

How long will the skip bin stay on my verge?

Your skip will generally stay on your verge for two evening and one full day. See the table below for delivery / collection schedules:

Delivery Day	Collection Day
Monday	Wednesday
Tuesday	Thursday
Wednesday	Friday
Thursday	Monday
Friday	Tuesday

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a skip bin?

What if my item is too big to fit in the skip bin?

Residents can break oversized items down, so they fit under the waterline of the skip, request an on-demand oversized item collection (see section below) or use the services of the Ranford Road Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station (RRWTS) to dispose of items that don't fit into the skip bin using the Waste Transfer Station passes provided with their rates notice. Please note items heavier than 400kgs attract a fee.

What if my verge is unsuitable?

What if I cannot use a skip bin?

What if I live in an apartment or multi-unit dwelling?

How can I cancel my skip booking?

You can cancel your skip booking by following these steps:

1. Visit Veolia's booking portal (https://mywastecollections.com.au/cityofcanning) or click on the 'Request bulk household waste collection' button below.

2. Type the booked address into the address bar and select submit.

3. Click on the red 'CANCEL' button to the right of the booking details displayed.

4. Alternatively, call Veolia Environmental Services on 1800 841 066 to cancel your booking.

Skip bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the delivery date will forfeit one skip bin allocation.

How many collections are available to residents?

For items that do not fit in the skip bin (1.8 metres long, 1.65 metres wide and 1.2 metres high), each residential address can request one (1) free collection of one (1) oversized item each financial year. Additional oversized items can be collected for an extra fee.

How will my item be collected?

The oversized item will be collected from your verge and it is the resident's responsibility to move the item there. Please note that the collection crew cannot and will not enter your home to retrieve the item.

How can I cancel my oversized item booking?

You can cancel your collection booking by following these steps:

1. Visit Veolia's booking portal (https://mywastecollections.com.au/cityofcanning) or click on the 'Request bulk household waste collection' button below.

2. Type the booked address into the address bar and select submit.

3. Click on the red 'CANCEL' button to the right of the booking details displayed.

4. Alternatively, call Veolia Environmental Services on 1800 841 066 to cancel your booking.

Oversized item collections cancelled within 48 hours of the booking date will forfeit the year's allocation.

Accepted items

Accepted oversized items are large furniture and household items such as:

arm chairs / loveseats
armoire
basketball Hoop
bed frame (disassembled)
bookshelf
cabinet
canoe / kayak (<2.5m)
china cabinet
credenzas / buffet
cupboard
desks
dining setting (table and chairs)
dressing / vanity tables
entertainment Units
lounge suite (matching <3 pieces)
outdoor furniture
sofa bed
furniture too large for skip bin.

Items must be able to be lifted by 2 people.

If items can be broken down to fit into a skip the item is non compliant, skip service should be utilised.

Non-accepted items

The oversized item collection does not accept items over 50kg or over 2.5m in any direction. Non-accepted items include:

asbestos or asbestos products
building materials
car bodies / parts
electrical items / e-waste
glass panels / windows
greenwaste / trees
hazardous materials
liquids / paints
mattresses (please book a mattress collection)
piano
pool table
supersix or fibre cement sheets
tyres
vehicles
white goods (please book a white goods collection).

To request an on-demand bulk household (junk) waste service, please book online.

Request bulk household waste collection

Please note the same form is used for both skip bins and oversized item collections.

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