Waste Collection Days and Bins
Parkes Shire Council has joined with other local government authorities in the NetWaste region to deliver improved waste collection services to recover more recyclables and organic material from entering the landfill stream by implementing a three bin waste collection system. This is great for the environment, reduces waste and encourages recycling and it saves ratepayers from increasing costs associated with landfill.
The service provides a much-improved environmental outcome and allows Council to meet the State government's goal of achieving 70% diversion of domestic waste going to landfill. All material from the green lid bin (food and garden waste) will be processed into mulch. The recycled material (yellow) will also be processed and manufactured into new products.
The service has provided increased capacity for recycling (yellow lid bin) and food and garden waste (green lid bin) while still providing a garbage waste bin (red lid bin).
What goes in what bin?
It is important for residents to be aware of what goes in what bin - download the Waste Services Guide below for information on what is general waste, what is green waste and what can be recycled.
Waste Services Guide
Tips for fresher bins
Bin collection days
Council's contracted waste collection service picks up bins on varied weekdays across the Shire. Refer to the interactive map below to identify your residence's collection day.
Click here to view the interactive map in a separate window.
Check out the following bin presentation tips to limit your potential for a missed bin collection at your residence:
Place bins out the night before collection
Keep bins clear of any obstructions including vehicles, overhanging branches, power lines
Leave about 50cm between each bin
Face bin towards road
Keep bins within 1 metre from the kerb
Bin must weigh under 65kgs
Ensure the lid of your bin can be closed
If you believe your bin collection has been missed, please phone 1300 725 415 to organise return of the garbage truck.
Bin collection calendar
The waste collection calendar(PDF, 1MB) is a handy reference to place on your fridge showing which weeks the red and yellow bin will be collected and what types of rubbish should be disposed of in each bin.
Bulky waste collection
Parkes Shire Council facilitates annual Kerbside Bulky Waste Clean-up for all residents currently receiving a domestic waste and recycling collection service.
The next Bulky Waste Kerbside Collection will occur across a two week period from 9 to 20 September 2024.
Please place bulky waste next to the edge of your kerb (and not blocking footpath) prior to Monday 9 September 2024. Please do not put any waste in laneways.
Collection can occur on any day over this two week period and will occur only once at each residence. All waste must be separated into two separate piles - (1) scrap metal, white goods and E-Waste and (2) general bulky waste. Loose items must be tied securely with rope or string (not wire) into bundles or contained in sturdy boxes - no plastic bags.
The total volume of waste presented for collection must not exceed 2 cubic metres.
| Accepted Items |
Not Accepted Items |
| Fridges, stoves, microwaves, washing machines (all with doors removed), wheelbarrows, BBQs, hot water systems, TVs, E-waste, metal lawn mowers, pushbikes, mattresses, furniture, lounges, bric-a-brac, small size floor coverings, vacuums, small appliances, empty paint tins |
Green waste/organics, soil, stones, asbestos, fibro, insulation batts, trade, industrial and shop waste, cement bags, sawdust, motor vehicles, engines, car parts or tyres, building and demolition materials including concrete, bricks, tiles, fencing, plumbing fixtures and panels of glass, large carpet rolls, gas bottles and fire extinguishers, hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, chemicals, cleaners and unwanted medicines, liquids of any sort and small machinery containing fuel or oil (including oil heaters) will not be collected. |
The Contractor has the right to reject any material that they consider unacceptable. Items longer than 1.8 metres (excluding mattresses) and items which cannot reasonably be removed by two people are not accepted.
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