Eurobodalla's annual hard waste collection has wrapped up for another year, with locals taking advantage of the service to clear their sheds, spare rooms and backyards of a whopping 765 tonnes of junk, plus a further 314 tonnes of recyclable metal– with everything from trampoline frames to toasters destined for a new lease on life.
Council's manager of waste services Nathan Ladmore says residents have decluttered with gusto, purging their homes of the broken, the unwanted and the "I'll fix it one day"s.
"Better yet, we had a reduction in non-compliant items, with only 162 properties putting out items that couldn't be collected," Mr Ladmore says.
"As advertised, the TVs, computer monitors, and gas bottles were not collected. These can be dropped off for free at our waste management facilities or during our annual chemical clean out. Glass tables and tyres can also go to the tip, though charges apply.
"We're thrilled. Residents were considering if items could be donated to charity, upcycled or repurposed before putting them on the kerb. Overall, it was a win for rule-reading over wishful thinking and I'm hoping we can do even better next year."
