Bulky Waste Collection Service - Trial

The ACT Government in conjunction with Tiny's Green Shed is conducting a 12-month trial of a bulky waste household collection service, which commenced on 27 April 2011.

About the trial

This is the first time a bulky waste collection service has been provided in the ACT with the ACT Government committing $1 million to the trial over 12-months.

As this is a trial, limits will apply. Limits include one free collection for eligible households. Weight limits also apply for people using the service on a fee for service basis. See below for more details.

The ACT Government may survey participants to help determine the effectiveness of the service.

Who is eligible for the free service?

To be eligible for the free service a resident of a dwelling must hold either:

• a current Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card;
• an ACTION Gold Concession Card; or
• a Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card

You must show your concession card and proof of address to access the service.

One free collection per dwelling is available to eligible Concession Card holders during the trial.

The following items WILL be collected:

• household furniture and appliances
• garden tools and equipment
• timber up to two metres in length
• white goods/sinks
• building materials/products
• metal products/scrap metal
• electrical equipment
• blankets, linen and manchester
• lighting
• automotive parts
• camping and outdoor equipment
• tools
• one mattress

The following items WILL NOT be collected:

• garden (grass clipping, prunings) or household organic waste (food)
• household chemicals or hazardous wastes (including paint, motor or cooking oils, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, pool chemicals, cleaning chemicals, fuels, oils, medicines, or any liquids)
• fireworks, ammunition or explosives
• sheet glass and mirrors
• asbestos sheeting or asbestos products
• gas bottles or fire extinguishers
• dirt or mixed fill material
• sharps, needles or sharps containers

Please note that computers (including monitors and terminals), televisions and tyres are excluded from the free services due to costs involved in recycling.

What if I am not eligible for the free service?

If you are not eligible for the free service you can still participate in the trial for the following fees:

• scrap metal: $55 per collection (for up to two cubic metres)
• goods that can be reused and resold: $33-$88 per collection (for two cubic metres - exact fee will be provided by driver at time of collection)
• goods that cannot be reused or resold: $88 per collection (for one cubic metre or $127 for two cubic metres)
• computers, televisions, tyres and mattresses - will be accepted as part of the charged service. Additional fees apply (see application form for fees)

Rules for collections

• You must ensure that all bulky waste is kept inside your property boundary and in an easily accessible location
• If you live in a multi-unit development, you must contact your body corporate or managing agent to identify a suitable location for placement of goods for collection
• You must be present at the time of the collection (unless prior arrangements are made at the time of booking your collection).
• The maximum amount of bulky waste to be collected per dwelling is two cubic metres (an average box trailer load).
• Each item must weigh no more than 46kg and must be able to be lifted and handled by two members of staff.
• You must complete an application form either before, or at the time of, collection.

How do I book a collection?

• You must make a booking to participate in the trial. Application forms are available at the bottom of this page and also at: www.tinysgreenshed.com.au
• For more information or to book a service phone 6249 7974 or email bulkygoods@gmail.com.
• Collections will normally be provided within two weeks of a booking, subject to demand.

For more information on reuse, recycling and disposal services

Reuse, recycling and disposal services - www.tams.act.gov.au/live/recycling-waste/options

or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81

Downloads:

Bulky waste collection trial - application form (Concession Card holders) (PDF 45KB)

Bulky waste collection trial - application form (fee paying service) (PDF 42KB)

Bulky waste collection trial - information brochure (PDF 253KB)