Hard Waste & Mattress Bookings
Book a hard waste or mattress collection.
Residents and eligible not-for-profit organisations can book hard waste and mattress collections through East Waste.
Find out what you can book, how to make a booking and how to prepare your items for collection.
On this page:
What you can book each year
Each financial year (1 July to 30 June), residents and eligible not-for-profit organisations are entitled to:
- Two free hard waste collections (up to 2 cubic metres per collection – 2m long × 1m wide × 1m high, approximately the size of a standard trailer load)
- Two free mattress collection (mattress and/or ensemble base).
You can make your bookings at any time during the year.
A fee applies to additional (third and fourth) hard waste or mattress collections.
Please do not place items on the kerb until your collection has been confirmed.
Important
Electronic waste (e-waste) cannot be placed in hard waste collections.
To find an approved e-waste recycling location, visit: East Waste
How to book a collection
Hard waste and mattress collections must be booked separately.
To make, amend or cancel a booking, contact East Waste:
- Book online with East Waste
- Phone: 08 8347 5111
East Waste will confirm your collection date. Waiting times may vary depending on demand.
Additional collection fees
The first two hard waste collections and first two mattress collections each financial year are free.
Charges apply for additional collections.
- Additional hard waste collection – $56.50 per collection
Prepare your items for collection
Place your items on the verge:
- No earlier than 24 hours before your confirmed collection date
- No later than 6am on the collection day.
Items placed on the verge without a booking, or more than 24 hours before collection, may be considered illegal dumping and may result in a fine.
What can and can’t be collected
Not all items are accepted in hard waste collections.
For a full list of accepted and non-accepted items, visit: East Waste
Reuse, donate or sell unwanted items
Before booking a collection, consider whether your items could be reused by someone else.
Options include:
- Donating furniture and household goods to local op shops or charities
- Selling or giving away items through online marketplaces or community groups
- Offering items to family and friends
- Holding a garage sale
- Contacting specialist reuse organisations
Visit East Waste for further reuse and recycling links and information. It’s your resource for up-to-date options and guidelines.
Related links
- East Waste – services for NPSP residents
- Which Bin – find the right bin or special disposal (Which Bin.sa.gov.au)
- My Local Services App – use the App for waste and recycling services
Contact
For more information and enquiries call East Waste on 8347 5111 or visit: East Waste
