Our collection do's and don'ts
There are certain items we can and can't collect when picking up your hard waste. Some items have a maximum weight or size limit, or requirements in the way they must be placed on your nature strip.
When placing your items on the nature strip, please ensure:
- items are placed on your nature strip at least 2 days prior to collection
- there is a maximum 2 cubic metres of hard waste
- there is clear access.
As there will be 5 different vehicles collecting your waste, you should organise items into 5 categories:
- hard waste
- green waste
- e-waste and fridges
- scrap metal and whitegoods
- mattresses.
| What can be collected |
What cannot be collected |
| household furniture |
all batteries – ie: vapes, phone, laptop, car etc |
| mattress, mattress base and bed base (maximum 2 pieces) |
tyres, wheels or batteries |
| clothing |
fencing, rubble, soil, bricks or concrete |
| scrap metal and whitegoods |
poisons or pool chemicals |
| e-waste such as televisions, computers and DVD players |
asbestos, cement sheeting or sharps |
| timber (no more than 1.5m in length, maximum 12 pieces) |
gas bottles, fuel tanks or water tanks |
| branches (no more than 15cm in diametre) |
unwrapped glass |
| tree stumps (less than 30kg) |
green waste placed in plastic bags or is untied |
| carpet rolls (no more than 1.5m in length) |
waste from industrial or commercial premises |
| lawn mowers, hot water systems and electrical items |
waste from businesses operating from home |
If your household items are reusable and in good condition, consider donating to a local op shop. You can also take hard waste, green waste and recyclables to the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre (FRRRC) year-round, with many items accepted for free.
For other disposal options, see our Waste and Recycling Directory.