Eurobodalla's annual hard waste collection is back. From Monday 20 July, households can clear out all those bulky bits and pieces that have overstayed their welcome.
Starting in the shire's south, the collection works its way north over ten weeks, finishing at South Durras on Monday 21 September.
Eurobodalla Council's waste services manager Nathan Ladmore said the free annual service was one of the easiest ways for residents to responsibly dispose of large household items that won't fit in a wheelie bin.
"Most of us have something tucked away in the shed, under the house or in the spare room that's well past its use-by date," Mr Ladmore says.
"This collection is the perfect excuse to reclaim a bit of space. Before you put something out though, have a think about whether someone else could still use it. If it's in good working order, donating or giving it away is always the better option."
Each eligible household receives one collection, with up to two cubic metres of material accepted – about the size of a small trailer load.
Three different trucks collect the material: one for metal recycling, one for fridges, freezers and air conditioners, and another for general hard waste.
"Separating your items into those three piles helps us recover valuable materials and keeps the collection running smoothly," Mr Ladmore says.
Items that won't be collected include televisions, computers and other electronic waste, mattresses, tyres, motor vehicle parts, vegetation, building materials, glass, hazardous chemicals and liquids.
"Electronic waste can be dropped off free at our waste facilities, while household chemicals can be dropped off at a household chemical clean-out event."
Mr Ladmore also encouraged residents not to put items on the kerb too early.
"While people enjoy browsing the streets for their own finds, let's still keep our neighbourhoods looking tidy and reduce the chance of items blowing around if the weather turns."
Residents should also remember to remove doors from fridges and freezers before placing them on the kerb.
Residents can check what will and won't be collected, along with collection dates for their area, on our annual hard waste collection webpage.
2026 hard waste collection schedule
Monday 20 July: Akolele, Tilba Tilba, Central Tilba, Mystery Bay, Narooma and North Narooma
Monday 27 July: Kianga, Dalmeny, Potato Point and Bodalla
Monday 3 August: Turlinjah, Tuross Head, Congo, Bingie, Meringo and Bergalia
Monday 10 August: Moruya, South Head, Garlandtown, Glenduart, Pollwombra, Malabar Drive and Percy Davis Drive
Monday 17 August: Bimbimbie, Mogo, Broulee, Mossy Point, Tomakin, Woodlands, Dunns Creek Road, Guerilla Bay, North Rosedale, South Rosedale and West Rosedale
Monday 24 August: Malua Bay, Lilli Pilli, Surf Beach including The Ridge Road, Kauzal Crescent and Towrang Avenue, and Denhams Beach including Burkes Way
Monday 31 August: Denhams Beach from Burkes Way, Sunshine Bay and Batehaven
Monday 7 September: Catalina, Silverdell Place through to Batemans Bay including Crosby Drive and Glenella Road
Monday 14 September: North Batemans Bay including Peninsula Drive, Nelligen, Surfside, Bay Ridge, Clyde Road and Cors Parade
Monday 21 September: Long Beach, Maloneys Beach and South Durras
