If you're moving or having a clear-out and there are items you no longer need, start planning ways to sell, donate, or recycle items to keep out of landfill.

Pass on to friends or family, donate to charity or the library of things.  

Make money by selling online or a second-hand market.  

Give to a specialist recycler or drop off at one of our many council recycling events.  

For large end-of-life items, use Council's easy-to-use Bulky Goods Collection Service. Plan well ahead to secure your booking and check what you can and cannot leave out.  

Furniture, mattresses, white goods, and electricals are okay, but not e-waste chemicals and building material. Our full list is available on Council's website.  

For apartments and multi-unit blocks, check with your strata manager or do a property search online for your next available collection date.  

If you still have items left, don't leave them on the street when you move and avoid adding them to someone else's Council collection pile. This is illegal and can incur a hefty fine and a criminal record.  

Plus, it's dangerous for pedestrians and pollutes our waterways, and it's likely that someone will report you.  

Planning how to part with your unwanted items will make moving day or cleaning out a breeze, and keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean and safe.