Gunnedah shire residents can dispose of domestic waste free of charge on September 21-22.
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A standard trailer-load (1.2m by 1.8m by 1.5m) will incur no charge at Gunnedah Waste Management Facility and the shire's five other waste transfer facilities on that weekend.
The council's waste manager Sheridan Cameron said it was a chance for residents to spring clean and dispose of items like old whitegoods, furniture and even tree cuttings.
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"It's the time of year when people are having a clean-up and this is the perfect chance to get rid of some troublesome items," Ms Cameron said.
"Spring clean weekends have been a success in the past, but we do know that they can also be very busy.
"While staff will be working to keep up with demand, we ask that people allow extra time to get through the weighbridge.
"It would also help if people can sort their waste as efficiently as possible to keep things running smoothly."
Ineligible itemsinclude chemicals, liquid waste, tyres, commercial waste, and mixed building waste, asbestos-containing materials, contaminated waste and medical waste.
A driver's licence must be shown by those entering the facilities as proof that they are residents of the Gunnedah shire.
Top tips
- Allow extra time in case of traffic on the way to the facility, and possible delays at the weighbridge
- Sort out waste before you leave for the facility. Green waste is the first area and should be the most easily accessible on your load, followed by steel items, recycling and then household items
- The amount of waste will be capped at one standard trailer-load (1.2m by 1.8m by 1.5m) per ratepayer
- Ensure you have your driver's licence to show proof of Gunnedah residency
- Cover and secure your load.
Hours of operation
Saturday, September 21:
- Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, 8am-5pm
- Curlewis Waste Facility, 9am- 11am
- Tambar Springs Transfer Facility, 1pm-4pm
- Breeza Transfer Facility, 1pm-4pm
Sunday, September 22:
- Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, 8am-5pm
- Mullaley Transfer, 9am-12 noon
- Curlewis Waste Facility, 1pm-4pm
- Carroll Waste Facility, 2pm-4pm
