The service offers residents who receive a domestic waste and recycling service, a one-off opportunity each year to dispose of bulkier waste items by placing it on the kerbside for collection free of charge. It remained in place for the Manning and Great Lakes since the merger, while consideration was given to options of including the Gloucester region or introducing an alternative system.

“For now, it’s all systems go for the 2018 bulky waste clean-up, and great news that our Gloucester residents will enjoy the service this year as well,” MidCoast Council’s manager waste, health and regulatory services John Cavanagh said.

“There are some changes to the previous format, and to make this year’s clean-up a success we’re encouraging everyone to do the right thing and follow the guidelines.

“We won’t be picking up items for re-use this year, and anything placed out for collection in their general piles will go to landfill,” John said. “It’s crucial that people take the time to consider whether their waste items can be re-used by someone else, and if so drop them to their local tip shop or charity store instead.”

Other common waste items that won’t be accepted include wire-spring mattresses, electronic waste such as TVs or computers, and glass such as glass table tops or old windows. The service kicks off in the Great Lakes region from Monday April 30, followed by Manning region on Monday June 18 and Gloucester during August.

Collection zones and dates for placing waste on the kerbside will be on MidCoast Council’s website and via printed brochures.