It is time to clean out the spare room or under the house as Ipswich City Council’s free large item kerbside collection begins on 2 May for one week in Redbank Plains.
Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chairperson Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the scheduled service was back in full swing across the city.
“Redbank Plains residents can take this opportunity to collect anything that can be disposed of from around your home, such as broken furniture, toys and other unwanted appliances,” Mayor Harding said.
Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Deputy Chairperson Councillor Paul Tully said it was important to follow the kerbside collection guidelines.
“The kerbside collection service means bulky items that cannot be reused or recycled can be picked up free of charge,” Cr Tully said.
Division 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen said collection teams would be passing by 8,379 homes in Redbank Plains from Monday 2 May.
“The schedule includes a large number of properties over the week, and the service may continue into the weekend to ensure crews can get to all materials,” Cr Madsen said.
Division 1 Councillor Sheila Ireland said the collection service was great for disposing of items not suitable for the general waste or recycling bins.
“Residents should place items on the kerb by the weekend before their scheduled collection commencement date, but not more than seven days prior,” Cr Ireland said.
>>> See the revised large item kerbside collection service schedule here <<<
Kerbside collection was paused and resources reallocated to support flood impacted areas.
Read the guidelines on what is an acceptable item to put on the footpath as only acceptable items will be collected.
Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, household appliances, carpet, lino, bath and laundry tubs, bicycles and outdoor play equipment.
Appliances containing refrigerants such as fridges, freezers and air conditioners cannot be accepted.
Residents should place items on the kerb by the weekend before their scheduled collection commencement date, but not more than seven days prior.
The full schedule of when the kerbside collection service will be available in each suburb is now available on council’s website.
If you have been impacted by the flood or have been helping others and need emotional support, it can be accessed through Lifeline’s crisis support by calling 13 11 14.
The Ipswich Flood Recovery information webpage can be accessed at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/floodrecovery
A range of support and information is also available for Ipswich businesses impacted by recent rainfall and floods. Visit Business Ipswich for information to help you get back on your feet.
Personal Hardship Grants are available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for eligible flood-affected residents in Ipswich.
- Emergency Hardship Assistance Grant
- Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant
- Essential Household Contents Grant
- Structural Assistance Grant
- Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Grant
Part of a sports club or organisation? The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish facilities and activities after extreme natural events.
Funding of up to $20,000 may be available for eligible sport and active recreation organisations located in areas declared under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
For more information, visit www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery
