“I extend my gratitude to all residents who lead by example and go the extra mile to ensure their collection is compliant – you are helping our hard working waste truck teams pick up and sort items safely and efficiently,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
Law enforcement officers have been monitoring streets in North Strathfield recently, checking collection piles for compliance and safety and issuing warning notices to residents who have left out hazardous items, such as paint cans, gas bottles, oversized materials and car parts.
High winds and heavy rain, people who rummage through kerbside collections and scatter items and illegal dumpers who add to piles are among the key challenges Council must tackle during collection times.
“Bulk collections are important to residents and are offered twice a year. It is unfortunate that some people take advantage of this service to dump inappropriate items and more than allowed amounts. However, keeping this in perspective, most people do the right thing,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
Residents can call the to confirm their bulk collection dates for the year and to find out more on what items can be collected. Items for bulk collection should be placed near the kerb, leaving footpaths clear no earlier than the weekend before the scheduled collection time.
Mayor Tsirekas said there were better options for many items rather than bulk collection that were available all year and helped reduce waste to landfill.
"We pride ourselves on our environmental and sustainable achievements in this area and are continually working to find new and innovative ways to reduce the waste going to landfill,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
“We offer a service to fix or reuse items through our support of , as well as a new, free clothing collection scheme through and our e-waste collection day.
“The is another great option for residents to responsibly dispose of hazardous items that should not go in the bin.”
The CRC on Regatta Road in Five Dock is open each week from Wednesday to Saturday, 9am to 1pm for waste such as paint, car batteries, motor and cooking oil, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and fluorescent globes.
Mayor Tsirekas added that those who breached bulk household collection protocols through illegal dumping or negligence could face tough penalties.
For more information about Council’s waste services, please visit our .