Bulky Rubbish Collection
Council's annual kerbside clean-up service for collection of bulky rubbish has concluded for 2022. The service will be available to residents within the 2 & 3 bin service areas of the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area late 2023. The clean-up collections will be conducted over one week in each zone, view the interactive map for details Bulky Rubbish Collection Interactive Map.
COLLECTION ZONES
Residences located outside Dubbo’s 50/60kph speed zone that receive a weekly wheelie bin service are in the Rural zone. The rural zone includes the estates of Richmond and Firgrove and the villages of Brocklehurst, Elong Elong, Eumungerie, Ballimore, Mogriguy and Wongarbon.
Residences located within the Dubbo built-up area (50/60kph speed zone) are in Urban Zone 1, 2, 3 or 4. To confirm which collection zone you are in, view the interactive map for details; Bulky Rubbish Collection Interactive Map.
CONDITIONS OF USE, PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
Please note the following conditions apply:
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Your bulky rubbish waste MUST be placed out for collection by the day indicated in the table above AND no earlier than seven (7) days before that day.
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Any waste that is ineligible for collection or that is placed out for collection AFTER the appropriate date your zone will NOT be collected and will remain the responsibility of the resident.
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There is a limit of the equivalent of one level box trailer load or one (1) cubic metre (m3) of garbage per residence.
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Whitegoods and other metal items should be placed in a separate heap for collection.
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Green waste should be placed in a separate heap for collection, this excludes lawn clippings.
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Remove doors from old freezers and fridges.
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Place loose garbage in boxes or bags.
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Household hazardous waste and liquids (such as chemicals, poisons, oil, paint and batteries) will NOT be collected.
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Building Waste will NOT be collected.
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Commercial properties are NOT eligible for this service.
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Truck and tractor tyres will NOT be collected.
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No more than 2 mattresses will be collected per residence.
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No more than 4 passenger or light 4WD tyres will be collected per residence.
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Rural zone: Place bulky rubbish next to where you normally position your wheelie bins for collection.
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Urban zones: Place bulky rubbish on the footpath, making sure it does not obstruct people using the footpath.
FAQS - What if I have bulk rubbish to dispose of outside this time?
Outside this time, residents can use their respective waste facility. To find out more, head to Council's dedicated webpage; Council Waste Facilities
Residents can also use their one free tipping voucher for their address. To find out more, head to Council's dedicated webpage; Tipping Vouchers
Last Edited: 19 May 2023