Annual Kerbside Bulk Rubbish Collection

Longreach Regional Council is pleased to announce the return of the annual residential bulk rubbish collection. The collection will take place over a two (2) week period, commencing Monday 26 August 2024.  

Please place items for collection in the rear laneway or on the footpath easement prior to 6am on the first day of the collection period. Ensure all items that you would like to keep are removed from the footpaths and laneways or they will be collected. Do not place waste out for collection prior to the Saturday of the collection period.

Residential households in the Longreach Regional Council area, including rental properties, houses, and multi-unit dwellings, are eligible to take part in the kerbside large item collection service. Properties that are not eligible include commercial properties, schools, and vacant land.

Guidelines:

When putting out items for collection, remember:

  • Keep piles tidy on the kerb, keeping the footpath, roadway, and/or laneway clear,
  • Do not leave sharp or dangerous objects on the footpath, roadway and/or laneway,
  • Items must be able to be easily and safely lifted by two people within 5 minutes
  • Remove doors from refrigerators or cupboards,
  • Secure items if severe weather is expected.

Kerbside Collections

Longreach Regional Council will confirm the date of the next kerbside collection once finalised. In the mean time please utilise the local Waste Disposal Facilitie which are free to access for our residents.

Kerbside map web

The zones and dates for collection are as follows:

Longreach - Zone 1 North of the highway Monday 26 August 2024
Longreach - Zone 2 West of Eagle St. (including Cramsie Estates) Tuesday 27 August 2024
Longreach - Zone 3 Eagle St. to Falcon St. Wednesday 28 August 2024
Longreach - Zone 4 East of Falcon St. Thursday 29 August 2024
Ilfracombe   Monday 2 September
Isisford   Tuesday 3 September
Acceptable Items Unacceptable Items
  • bath and laundry tubs
  • bicycles and sporting equipment
  • carpet and rugs
  • electronic waste (e.g. televisions and computers)
  • furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves)
  • mattresses
  • small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
  • branches and wood products cut to less than 1 metre in length
Batteries, car parts and car bodies by prior arrangement only (Call 07 4658 4162)
  • bean bags (including the polystyrene bean filling)
  • bricks and concrete
  • commercial builders waste (e.g. equipment and tools)
  • dirt and stones
  • garden waste (e.g. hoses, rakes, potted plants) and lawn clippings
  • gas bottles and helium tanks
  • general household waste (e.g. food scraps) that normally goes into your waste bin
  • glass and mirrors
  • hazardous and flammable wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos)
  • lino and fibro sheeting (potentially contains asbestos)
  • liquids (e.g. paint)
  • tyres

Remember to delete data from your electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops before disposing of them to help prevent theft of your personal information (known as 'identity theft'). Contact the manufacturer for advice on erasing data and personal information from your device and associated applications. Erasing your personal information ensures no-one can access it after you've disposed of your device. Ensure you remove batteries from any electronic items.

Council will not collect unacceptable items placed on the kerb. Illegal dumping fines may apply if unacceptable material is not removed within seven days of the notified collection period.

For more information, please contact our Regulatory Services Team on (07) 4658 4162.

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