Ipswich residents can now book their free annual on-demand large item kerbside collection.
The on-demand service offers every eligible Ipswich household one free collection each year, and is specifically designed to increase the amount of reclaimed materials by more than 50 per cent.
Under the program, free collection will now be available every year, instead of every second year, and the amount and types of waste currently accepted will remain the same.
According to Mayor Teresa Harding, the new scheme is safer, cleaner, and shifts focus from waste disposal to resource recovery, and is a key pillar of Council’s comprehensive Resource Recovery Strategy 2021.
“This is a significant move away from unsightly, dangerous piles of waste left out on our kerbsides,” Mrs Harding, who serves as Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee chair, said.
“I’m proud that our city is moving further away from old waste practices to environmentally friendly, economical recycling practices.”
Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Deputy Chairperson Paul Tully said the on-demand service was a smart and exciting change.
“Under the previous biennial model, all collected materials went straight to landfill – an immense waste and not in keeping with council’s progressive efforts to overhaul our waste and resource recovery strategies,” Cr Tully said.
“This is an exciting change for Ipswich residents that will help keep our city clean and resource smart well into the future.”
Residents can go online or call directly to book a large two cubic metre bag on the date of their choice.
Contractor Handel Group will deliver the bag straight to the property and then collect it once notified by the householder, within a specified timeframe.
Residents can book at ipswich.qld.gov.au/kerbside or by calling the customer service centre on 3130 0412.
When booking, residents must enter valid credit card information, which will be charged with a fee if terms of the collection are not met.
To stay up-to-date, download the Ipswich Bin app on your smartphone or device or visit ipswich.qld.gov.au/kerbside.
