Household Cleanup Collection: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Published on 25 November 2022

Are you decluttering your home and getting ready to book a Household Cleanup Collection? Not all waste materials can be disposed of through a Household Cleanup Collection.

Ensure your collection will be accepted by avoiding these common mistakes.

• Building, commercial and trade waste are NOT accepted. You can dispose of these materials at the nearest transfer station, hire a skip bin or contact a waste removal company.
• Bundle and tie your branches and garden organics with no spikes. Your garden organic bundle must be no longer than 1.5 metres in length and 8 cm in diameter. Garden organics placed in bags will go to landfill.
• Mirrors and large glass items such as glass doors, tables and windows are NOT accepted. Dispose of them at your nearest transfer station.
• Gas bottles are hazardous when placed in the compactor! Take them to the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) located in Artarmon for free disposal.
• Paints, chemicals and oils are NOT suitable for a kerbside collection. Drop them off at the CRC or take them to the upcoming Household Chemical CleanOut (City of Ryde residents only).

Do you have more questions? Check our full list of what’s accepted and what’s not.