Household bulky waste drop off

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

• Next event:  proposed for September 2026
• Location: Minnamurra Waste & Recycling Facility
• Cost: Free for eligible residents*
• Frequency: Held twice a year
• Purpose: Dispose of large, bulky household items

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.

Location

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