Household bulky waste drop off

Next date: Saturday, 14 March 2026 | 08:00 AM to Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 04:00 PM

Bookings open mid-February 2026.

About the Event

The Bulky Waste Drop-Off Event is a fantastic opportunity for Kiama residents to responsibly dispose of large household items—free of charge. Held twice a year at the Minnamurra Waste & Recycling Facility, this initiative helps reduce landfill, supports recycling, and keeps our community clean and clutter-free. Whether you're clearing out old furniture, garden equipment, or unwanted goods, this event makes it easy to declutter sustainably while supporting local waste management efforts.

Event Overview

• Dates: Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 March 2026
• Location: Minnamurra Waste & Recycling Facility
• Cost: Free for eligible residents*
• Frequency: Held twice a year
• Purpose: Dispose of large, bulky household items

Places are limited.  Please book your spot, and if you need to cancel or change your booking, please amend online or call Council on (02) 4232 0444 during business hours.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT - COVERED FOOTWEAR

To meet safety requirements, covered footwear is required for entry to this event - no thongs, sandals or slides accepted.

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Terms and conditions*

By registering for this event, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

• The registered property must be within the Kiama Municipality and pay our Domestic or Rural Waste Management Charge in the annual rates
• Limited to one (1) drop off per household for this event
• Proof of residency required on the day such as a driver's license, rates notice, or utility bill and shown to the Checkpoint staff onsite
• Bookings are by the property, not the property owner, so if you are unable to attend, a representative can drop off on your behalf, as long as you have a booking for your address and your representative brings along proof of residency for your property
• Total quantity equal to a standard box trailer or standard Ute (maximum 2m3)
• No trucks permitted
• All materials must be loose or in unsealed boxes. No bagged items will be accepted
• Batteries
  • Items with any batteries MUST BE removed from the item, if possible, before dropping off at the event
  • If unable to remove batteries from item, please notify staff on site before disposing of item.

Conditions of entry at the Minnamurra Waste and Recycling Facility:

• Follow all signs and directions given by authorised personnel
• Proof of residency is required to enter the site and participate in the event
• Obey all traffic rules, including speed limits and signs
• Give way to all operating site machinery
• Wear enclosed footwear
• Dispose of each item in the correct location, following the signage and direction of staff
• Children attending the Up4Grabs Shed must be supervised by an adult at all times
• Children are to remain inside your vehicle in all other areas
• Animals, smoking, vaping, consumption of alcohol, lighting fires, unlawful entry and scavenging are prohibited
• Offensive and abusive language and/or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. The site is monitored with CCTV surveillance cameras.

Not Accepted items:

• Fibro or asbestos
• bean bags and bean bag filling (ie. polystyrene balls)
• building and demolition waste
• garden waste (unless fees paid)
• household garbage and food scraps
• pane/sheet glass and mirrors including furniture with glass or mirrors
• toxic chemicals and hazardous waste including fuel
• tyres
• waste from commercial premises (shops or offices)
• solar panels.

Accepted items:

• lounges
• furniture
• toys
• baby goods
• sporting goods
• bikes
• garden equipment
• white goods (except fridges and freezers)
• electrical goods
• crockery and homewares
• carpet, carpet underlay, rugs and blinds
• CDs, DVDs and books
• mattresses (limit 2 per household)
• items for the Community Recycling Centre.

If you need to amend or cancel your booking, please change your booking online or contact Council.

When

Location

Minnamurra Waste & Recycling Centre, 446 Riverside Drive, MINNAMURRA, 2533, View Map