Green Waste, Junk and Whitegoods2017-2018

Residential ONLYVerge Collection Service

For green waste collections, we will not collect:

• Additional waste in excess of two (6’x4’) trailer loads or two cubic metres

• Green waste in bags or boxes• Prunings more than 1.5 metres in length or more than 350

mm in diameter• Weed and root material e.g. dug out lawn• Sand and soil material• Leaves and lawn clippings• General rubbish, metal,

timber, junk or whitegoods• Mixed piles of junk and

green waste• Commercial waste

Remember:

Please do not place green waste on the verge more than seven days before the collection date.• Ensure your waste pile is no bigger than two (6’x4’) trailer loads

or two cubic metres• Prunings can be up to 1.5 metres in length and up to 350 mm

in diameter• Junk and other rubbish should not be placed on the verge as it

will not be collected• Allow five to seven working days for collection

Green Waste Junk and WhitegoodsRemember:

Please do not place junk, whitegoods or metals on the verge more than seven days before the collection date.• Ensure your waste pile is no bigger than two (6’x4’) trailer

loads or two cubic metres• Please place general junk in a separate pile from the whitegoods,

metals and mattresses so these items can be recycled• Detach all doors from fridges and freezers• We will collect whitegoods, stoves, furniture and other household

items, and timber products up to 1.5 metres in length• Allow five to seven working days for collection

To find out more, including information on other waste disposal options, visit www.melvillecity.com.au/wasteservices or call 1300 635 845 | 9364 0666 during business hours.

For the safety of all, and to avoid damage to properties, please do not place collections next to trees, power poles, water meters, reticulation, walls, street signs or any other object. Please do not obstruct the footpath, your normal bin services or the line of sight of pedestrians and road users. Waste is not to be placed on vacant properties or public reserves.

Note: Waste will not be collected if it doesn’t conform or is placed out late. Waste must then be removed by the resident.

Please place waste on the verge by 6.00am on the scheduled start date for your area (including public holidays).

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For junk and whitegoods collections, we will not collect:

• Hazardous materials such as chemicals, oils, paints and asbestos• Additional waste in excess of two (6’x4’) trailer loads or two

cubic metres• Bricks, sand, cement, concrete products, fencing sheets,

Hardiflex and building or renovation materials• Plate glass, mirrors or shower screens• Wooden pallets• Tyres, car bodies and parts• Gas cylinders and batteries• Materials more than 1.5 metres in length• Mixed piles of junk and green waste• Green waste, stumps or

palm logs• Commercial waste

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4 10 July 22 January 16 April

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12 11 DecemberWaste is not to be placed on residents’ verges more than seven days prior to the scheduled start date for their area. Verges will be closely monitored by Ranger Services. Households found not complying may be fined up to $1,000 or receive a $200 on-the-spot fine under Section 23 of the Litter Act 1979.