Rubbish Collection
Council offers a weekly kerbside collection service for general waste, and a fortnightly recycling collection service.
Separating your waste
There is a two bin waste system operating in the Derwent Valley. Residents are asked to separate their waste into "General Waste" and "Recycling". Your property should have the following bins:
- General Waste Bin (Green bin with Yellow lid) either 120L or 240L - collected weekly;
- Recycling Bin (Yellow bin with Yellow lid) either 140L or 240L - collected fortnightly on the same day as your general waste bin.
Putting your bins out
To make sure your bins are emptied by Council's Waste Contractor, follow these easy steps:
- Leave 1 metre of space around the bin for the truck’s automatic arms to reach and empty it.
- Make sure the wheels of the bin are nearest your property;
- Do not park your car in front of your bin;
- Do not place bins under trees that have overhanging branches;
- Do not overfill your bins. Overfilled or excessively heavy bins may not be emptied. The lid should be able to close.
What day is your bin collected?
General waste is collected on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday depending on your location. Please refer to the collection day map to find out what day your collection day is.
If you are unsure which area you fall into call the Customer Service Team on (03) 6261 8500 and they will be able to assist you.
Some rural and remote areas of the municipality don't have kerbside collection as their road may be too narrow or unsuitable for the trucks to turn around. These residents are not charged the waste collection charge on their rates notice.
Recycling collection occurs on a fortnightly basis on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Damaged or lost bin?
For damaged, lost or stolen bins or to request a new waste service, please complete a Waste Management Service request form and email it to dvcouncil@dvc.tas.gov.au or drop it into the Customer Service desk at Council Chambers.