On-demand Bulk Household Waste Collection
On-demand Bulk Household Waste Collection
On-demand Bulk Household Waste Collection
Residents can book two skip bin services each financial year at a time that suits them.
Last updated on: 26 July 2024
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.
Important information
- As of 1 January 2024, the City will no longer be collecting bulk household waste via scheduled collections.
- Residents can make a booking for an on-demand bulk household waste service (a skip bin) 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.
How often and how many collections?
- All 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 skips per day are limited, please make sure you book in advance to secure your preferred date.
- Residents will also receive two (2) general waste passes to the Waste Transfer Station per financial year.
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 1.80 metres long and 1.65 metres wide and require sufficient room on the verge.
- 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.
Items accepted
The following items can be placed in skip bins:
- furniture
- timber
- sports equipment
- floor coverings
- bulky general junk
Items not accepted
The following items can not be placed in skip bins:
- commercial / trade waste
- gas bottles of any size
- liquids of any kind, including paint
- asbestos
- car parts and accessories
- building, construction, or demolition waste
- glass sheeting/windows/doors/furniture with embedded glass or mirrors
- mirrors
- green and food waste
- sand and soil
- tyres
- items that cannot be placed in the skip bin without exceeding the fill line.
Please note: many of the items that can not 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?
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?
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