Cleaning out the garage, prepping for a move, or just doing a seasonal declutter? Most local councils in the Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions provide residents with waste entitlements to help manage bulky items and household rubbish.
This guide outlines exactly how you can claim your vouchers and access local waste management facilities.
Residents can request two bulk waste services per rolling 12-month period, which can be used for kerbside pick-up or as self-haul vouchers for the Summerhill Waste Management Centre
Lake Mac offers a “bookable” service. You can choose between a kerbside collection or a drop-off voucher for the Awaba facility.
Cessnock has moved to a digital-first system. Vouchers are issued twice a year (January and July) and are valid for a specific period
Download the Cessnock Waste App (App Store/Google Play)
Maitland residents are eligible for bulky waste services which can be swapped for a tip voucher if you prefer to haul the waste yourself.
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