Maribyrnong residents will have the chance to do a pre-Christmas clean out with free hard rubbish drop-off days set to be held across the municipality.
On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, residents can clear out unwanted household items with the added benefit of being able to safely dispose of items that are not able to be picked up during council’s once a year bookable hard waste collection.
Maribyrnong mayor Pradeep Tiwari urged locals to take advantage of the drop-off days and help keep the community clean.
“This is the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of items like car batteries, used motor oil, tyres, and household items which might be cluttering your home, shed or backyard,” Cr Tiwari said.
Residents can drop off items at the Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre at 174 Old Geelong Road between 8am and 12pm on both days, but must bring proof of address, such as a utility bill or rates notice, to have the fee waived.
Hard rubbish items that will be accepted include car batteries and household batteries, tyres, gas bottles, used motor oil, household furniture (couches, tables, chairs), mattresses and bed bases, white goods, appliances, timber, scrap metal, and electronic waste (e-waste).
Only one drop-off is permitted per household during the weekend, with a limit of two tyres and two mattresses each.
No trucks or commercial vehicles are allowed to make drop-offs and all waste must be residential.
Some items, such as hazardous waste and car parts, will not be accepted.
For more information, visit: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Free-Hard-Rubbish-Drop-off-Day
