Council’s new On Call Hard Waste Collection Service began in October last year and provides flexibility in the collection of hard rubbish.

“It is extremely important that residents contact Council to make a booking for collection before putting their hard waste out on the naturestrip,” said Cr Makin.

“Council staff will then be able to let you know when to place your hard waste out for collection, and when it will be picked up,” said Cr Makin.

“You will also receive a Booking Information Pack which includes information on what can and can’t be put out for collection, as well as a bright pink “booked” sticker to place on your hard waste pile,” said Cr Makin.

“There’s no change to the quantity that can be put out for collection, it is still up to two cubic metres of unwanted household items per collection booking,” said Cr Makin.

“To keep our streets tidy, we do ask that rubbish is placed in two neat piles, separating metals from other hard waste, placing smaller items in non-returnable boxes, and that it is placed on naturestrips on the weekend prior to your collection week, as advised by Council staff,” said Cr Makin.

Once collected, the material will be sorted at the transfer station and recycled where possible.

“The On Call Hard Waste Collection Service replaces the previous twice-yearly fixed calendar Clean Out Collection Service for the removal of hard waste in Maroondah,” said Cr Makin.

“It is very much a service that is available when required. Residents can choose when to have their hard waste collected – up to two times each financial year – at a time that is more convenient, and often more suitable to their personal needs,” said Cr Makin.

“Remember though, book first then place on the naturestrip on the date advised by Council staff,” said Cr Makin.

Bookings for Council’s On Call Hard Waste Collection Service can be made by contacting Council on 1300 88 22 33 or by visiting one of Council’s Service Centres.

Further information on Maroondah’s On Call Hard Waste Collection Service is available from Council’s Service Centres, online at www.maroondah.vic.gov.au or please call on 1300 88 22 33.

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