Dump for Free month has kicked off. Running from Tuesday, 1 October to Thursday, 31 October 2024, residents will have the chance to dispose of their waste free of charge at the Tharbogang and Yenda Waste Management Centres.
Griffith City Council’s Waste Operations Manager, John Roser said, the success of the previous Dump for Free Months inspired Council to bring back this popular initiative.
“We are really happy to be offering Dump for Free again so that we can provide our community with more opportunities to responsibly dispose of their waste,” Mr Roser said. “The feedback we received from March was extremely positive. I urge everyone to get busy with spring cleaning so you can take advantage of this offer.”
Items that are accepted as part of the Dump for Free event include:
- General domestic waste
- Green waste (e.g., tree clippings, leaves, grass)
- Mixed recyclables
- Up to four standard car tyres (per load)
Throughout October, each household is entitled to dispose of up to two standard loads for free. A standard load is defined as equivalent to a car and trailer combination or a single car or ute load.
It is important to note that some items are not accepted as part of Dump for Free Month. These include:
- Commercial or agricultural tyres
- Hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, chemicals)
- Building and construction waste
- Commercial waste
Hazardous materials will not be accepted under the Dump for Free initiative. However, residents can dispose of items such as paint, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, motor oils, and car and household batteries at the Community Recycling Centre (CRC), located at the Tharbogang Waste Management Facility. The CRC is a permanent drop-off point for common household problem wastes that cannot be collected through kerbside services.
Waste Management Centre operating hours are:
- Tharbogang: 8am to 5pm, seven days a week.
- Yenda: 1pm to 5pm, Sundays only.
