PRE-BOOKED BULKY RUBBISH COLLECTION TRIAL EXTENDED
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will extend the trial of the pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service till 30 June 2026.
Councillors at the April Ordinary Council meeting adopted to extend the pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service for a further 12 months.
“The pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service provides residents with the flexibility to book the service throughout the year,” Dubbo Regional Council Mayor, Josh Black said.
“During the trial the pre-booked service has been relatively well utilised and positively received by residents who used the service. The extension of the service would allow Council to be able to collect and compare the data from the service year on year.”
“Council will also develop a comprehensive education and communication campaign outlining the pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service and how to book the service for your home.”
The pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service is available to residents with a two or three bin service. Residents can place up to one box-trailer of rubbish on the kerbside the Sunday before their booked collection date. A collection cannot be conducted without a booking.
The benefits of the pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service have included a reduction in costs to undertake the program, reduction in windblown pollution and increased diversion from landfill with more time for staff to segregate waste into recycling streams.
The annual tipping voucher program also continues to operate via the online booking system with the voucher to be downloaded by the resident prior to a visit to a waste facility.
Residents with a two or three bin service can also utilise their tipping voucher and dispose of up to one cubic metre (max. 300kg) once a year. Tipping vouchers can be used for green waste, concrete and mixed general waste. Items not accepted include mattresses, tyres, hazardous materials, solar panels and asbestos.
To create an account to book a bulky rubbish collection service or to download your annual tipping voucher visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au, contact 6801 4000 or visit the Customer Experience Centres in Dubbo or Wellington for assistance.
Last Edited: 24 Apr 2025