Hard Waste Collection

At-Call Service

All Latrobe City residents will be offered a user pays, 'at call' service until December 2012.  Beyond December 2012, residents will be advised if there are any changes made to arrangements regarding hard waste.

Loads are limited to 2 cubic metres, and residents must pre-book and pre-paid by phoning Latrobe City Council on 1300 367 700.

The full cost of the service is $20 per collection or $10 per collection for Pensioners and Health Care Card holders.

Material acceptable for hard waste collection

• Metal Products
  Tyre Rims, Piping, Sheets of iron, Car panels, Old tools, Bath tubs, Empty drums/cans, Bed frames, Sinks/troughs, Scrap metal
   
• Furniture
  Couches, Mattresses, Floor coverings, Tables, Chairs, Exercise equipment, Shower screens 
   
• Household appliances
  Hot water services, Computers, Fridges, Freezers, Ceiling fans, Light fittings, Photocopiers, Printers, Heaters, Stoves, Driers, Televisions, Air conditioners, Kettles, Microwave ovens, Video recorders, Toasters, Washing machines, Dishwashers.
   

Material not acceptable for hard waste collection

Excavated material, Building rubble, Car bodies (complete), Engines, Fuels, Batteries, Chemicals, Oils, Paint, Hazardous waste, Inflammable material, Grass clippings, Weeds, Dead animals, Asbestos, Mirrors, Industrial waste, Windscreens, Broken windows, Gas bottles, Concrete, tyres and green waste. These item will be accepted at the transfer station for the standard fee.

No charge waste weekends

Latrobe City residents will be offered two no charge green waste drop off weekends, and two no charge hard waste drop off weekends.

Please refer to the "Your recycling and waste service guide" for further information or contact the waste and recycling services co-ordinator on 1300 367 700.