Excess Cardboard & Styrofoam Placed Next to Bins The Night before Collection

LCalzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:28
Last edited 13/09/2022 - 17:30

Hi all,

I don't know which forum space to put this but here it is.

I'm curious what the online community thinks of placing excess cardboard & styrofoam outside, right next to red/yellow bins to be collected.

I've done some large ikea assembly and there's some excess that won't fit all of it in my bins.

Collection is in a couple days and won't bring the excess out until the morning of, and I work 9-5 so don't have lots of time before recycling centres close.

The foam will be in garbage bags next to red, and cardboard neatly flattened in a box next to yellow & both sets will be labelled with sticky note.

Can I do this as a tenant? What are council rules? Potential warnings/fines?

Thank you in advanced for your responses!

-Cal

Home & Garden

Comments

  • SF3 on 13/09/2022 - 17:29
    +1

    What did your council say when you asked them??

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:30

      I haven't asked just yet since it's 5.30pm but will ask tomorrow morning - was wondering if anyone has done this before?

      • iDroid on 13/09/2022 - 17:47
        +3

        Just store it somewhere until the next collection. I expect that's what most people do.

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:04
          +1

          Thanks mate - majority are saying this so I'll be doing this cheers

  • 87percent on 13/09/2022 - 17:30

    Get someone to Take it to your local tip, they’ll have recycling there (least mine takes both)

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:32
      -1

      Unfortunately this isn't an option as I live alone. If this forum responses point a certain way - is the next step to hire an entire skip bin for 1 large box and couple extra garbage bins? Cheers

      • RotundPolarBear on 13/09/2022 - 17:38
        +3

        If you are really insistent on getting rid of the rubbish immediately, then instead of hiring a skip bin, consider getting someone from Airtasker to haul it away.

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:40

          Good call - what price they charge for 1 car load of excess? Any tip fees?

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:05

          Why the minus mate? Genuine questions

          • RotundPolarBear on 13/09/2022 - 21:31

            @Calzone: I didn't neg you. I just added a plus to even you out.

            In regards to your question, I don't know the answer so didn't respond. But it would probably depend on who you choose as there are all sorts of people on Airtasker.

            • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 00:17
              +1

              @RotundPolarBear: Thank you my friend

              Was on Airtasker all night - people are offering around $50 min to take 2 bags and a box + $80 tipping fees. lol

      • SBOB on 13/09/2022 - 17:39
        +7

        No, most people just break it up over a number of weeks normal garbage collection

        Cardboard/recycling you can generally drop off for free, but if you don't have transport, then bit each week over a few weeks.

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:41

          Thanks I'm getting a theme here and think this is the best way to go

      • 87percent on 13/09/2022 - 17:40

        Not worth hiring a skip

        You telling me you can’t take less than an hour off work to take it to the tip? My local one opens at 7am, and is even open on weekends

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:43

          Nah I'm just seeing if it's "okay" to do this as a once off since collection is early Friday morning

  • CodeXD on 13/09/2022 - 17:32
    +2

    Put them in your neighbour's bins like everyone else

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:34
      +2

      Both neighbours are full already and we still have 1.5/2 days. Also not sure about how I feel about putting my rubbish in a neighbour's bin

  • Archi on 13/09/2022 - 17:33
    +4

    Keep the rubbish and throw away a little at a time.

    Shred into smaller bits to fit more in the bin.

    Ask a neighbour to use their bin.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:37

      This is good advice, thank you!
      Do you know if 1 extra box 2x bags next to bins will be taken on bin collection day?
      Reckon the garbo guys will chuck a fuss and leave the excess on the curb?

      • SBOB on 13/09/2022 - 17:39
        +8

        "Garbo guys" don't get out of their truck unless required. Picking up extra garbage sitting next to bins isn't one of those times…

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:42

          Thanks mate, there's always 2 of them in my street - 1 to drive & 1 to align the bins to trucks

  • RotundPolarBear on 13/09/2022 - 17:36
    +11

    Highly unlikely that the garbage man will get out of his truck to pick up the bags of rubbish. It will just end up sitting out there until you get back from work.

    Better to break it down and slowly put the pieces in your bin each week/fortnight until gone. Will just take a while. But cheaper than paying for the tip.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:39

      On my collection there's always 2 guys - 1 to drive, and 1 to align the bins onto the truck. What do you think they'll do - just benefit of the doubt, once off goodwill kinda thing?

      • RotundPolarBear on 13/09/2022 - 17:53
        +3

        Seeing as there are two guys, you could try leaving it out there and hope for the best. Worst case is you'll have to bring it back in when they inevitably leave it there. As long as you are not embarrassed to do that, it's worth a shot, I guess.

        Your neighbours probably won't be too pleased if bags of trash are sitting out there for too long, though.

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:57

          Yeah was initially leaning towards hoping for the best. Not worried about face.
          If anything they'd put a warning or something if they left it?
          Doubt I am to expect a fine for 1st offence? If anyone has experience with this, that'd be great!

  • AndyC1 on 13/09/2022 - 17:37
    +2

    Call the council for a special pickup if they have one as the garbo collections will not pick it up.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 17:59

      Would you know if there's extra cost? If so how much?

      • AndyC1 on 13/09/2022 - 19:28

        Call the council

  • AustriaBargain on 13/09/2022 - 17:39
    +2

    Put it in your bin for next collection or spread it out. Buy a boxcutter if the boxes are big. I guarantee the only reason the driver would get out of the truck is to write a warning to not do it on a sticker on top of your bin.

  • tsunamisurfer on 13/09/2022 - 17:40
    +2

    I cut the boxes and compact as much of the cardboard as I can into the yellow bin.

    You'd be surprised how much you can fit in the bins when cut to fit nicely.

    I will ask neighbours if I can use their spare space with CLEAN cardboard or styro.

    Otherwise wait until next fortnight.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:01

      Thanks I've already done that and yellow bin is tetris filled with cardboard - now have excess left

  • FLICKIT on 13/09/2022 - 17:51
    +5

    Maybe head back to Ikea, it "seems" they'll recycle it:

    IKEA runs its own recycling service where customers can drop-off their used cardboard, batteries and globes at recycling stations near the stores exit.
    https://www.insidewaste.com.au/index.php/2019/02/20/bunnings….

    Unwrap and take it back
    Don’t fill your bins with IKEA cardboard and plastic, take it back to the store! IKEA accept most of their packaging and materials back, so unwrap your purchases before making the return journey. Especially if you have small bins or live in an apartment building, bringing your rubbish back for recycling will save a lot of pain.
    https://www.goget.com.au/blog/returning-ikea/

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:03

      Oooh this is interesting! I'll give this a go on the weekend with a small box and styrofoam :) I want to test how much they can accept

      • FLICKIT on 13/09/2022 - 18:06
        +1

        You'd assume they'd be happy to take ALL their packaging you have, it would be a bit rude if they only let you recycle half the garbage their products were packed in, lol

        It's odd I cant find it mentioned on their website though, maybe shoot them an email or call them first…

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:09

          "No we can't accept your ikea branded plastic" lol
          Yeah I heard they're trying to be full solar by 2033 and focusing on environmental stuff too
          Maybe it's one of those "trade secrets" haha
          I'll try with small box/styro, since I have to go back on the weekend anyway

  • foxmulder on 13/09/2022 - 18:19

    Have you tried to stand inside the bin to make room? be careful though, make sure the ground where the bin is level.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:23

      The boxes are vertically stacked neatly tetris style in yellow bin. There's 1 medium box of excess, also filled with vertically stacked cardboard in them.
      As for the styro there's 2 black garbage bags of excess - not sure how much space will be freed up by standing on top of bins hahaha

      • foxmulder on 13/09/2022 - 18:27

        ok. you can also go to recycling centre the likes - one in my area is free for cardboards.

        Anyway if it's not too much trouble, going to Ikea is good idea too for recycling those materials - as some suggest above.

        • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 18:38

          Thank you. Do you have personal experience with recycling at Ikea and how they work?
          I assume they won't take cardboard that's not Ikea branded? Cheers

          • foxmulder on 13/09/2022 - 18:50

            @Calzone: They have a large bin outside - near the exit - thus you don't deal/face with the staff at all - it won't make any difference if you dump your other cardboards there.

  • Ocker on 13/09/2022 - 19:09
    +1

    Our local council does not allow Styrofoam packing to be placed in the recycle bin, it must be taken to their recycling depot.

    • Calzone on 13/09/2022 - 19:20

      The styrofoam are packed in garbage bags, next to red bin. I've never stated that they were to be recycled, thanks

      • Ocker on 14/09/2022 - 11:31

        So who do you expect to collect the bags of styrofoam - the tooth fairy?

        • Euphemistic on 14/09/2022 - 15:06

          Duh! It’s the FOAM fairy.

        • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:47

          Again, I never said styrofoam was to be recycled. It's excess in 2 bags, and was intending to place it next to red bins.

          Majority are saying break it down into bits, so I'll be doing that instead.

          You think the recycling truck takes garbage, and garbage truck takes recycling? Of course styrofoam for the garbage truck… No need for the smart comment.

          The whole point of this thread was to see if anyone's got experience with council collecting excess.

  • jenki on 13/09/2022 - 22:08
    +1

    Recyclesmart offer a service in many council areas in Sydney where they collect items that can be recycled - such as Styrofoam. In my council area they charge just $2 per bag of "rubbish" (e.g. soft plastics, e-waste or styrofoam etc) - this is the fee for them to come and collect it from your doorstep and take it to be recycled.
    https://www.recyclesmart.com/
    Note that they offer different services depending on your council area.

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 00:20
      +1

      Nice find thank you!

  • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2022 - 23:11

    Burn the cardboard

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 00:18

      Definitely something Sauron from LOTR would say hahaha

      • [Deactivated] on 15/09/2022 - 06:19

        fire good

  • Euphemistic on 14/09/2022 - 07:51
    +1

    I suspect the council may not pick up anything not in a bin. Leave it out and you are also littering.

    Just break it up and put it the bin a few weeks in a row or share it with neighbours.

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:48

      Thank you, was just seeing anyway had personal experience with excess collection.

      I'll be doing that, breaking it down in bits.

  • niffy on 14/09/2022 - 08:36

    If you know what time the rubbish truck comes you can just wait outside and give it to the workers there when they drive around to your bin on bin day. I did it once unintentionally because I was cleaning my cardboard and so happened I made it just in time to meet the workers and the bins were already full

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:50

      Roughly somewhere around 4 or 5am, but I'll still be in the clouds.

      Did they say anything or look at you a certain way when you passed it onto them?

  • Dean29 on 14/09/2022 - 09:28
    +1

    Just leave a 6pack on top of the bin i'm sure they will take it

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:53

      Chances of them taking the 6 pack and leaving the excess there - 87% hahaha

  • 82norm on 14/09/2022 - 12:29
    -1

    Seriously, walk around the block find some other bins and chuck them in there.

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:54

      No worries I'll walk around and chuck it in your bin then - so when you have 1 final bag in the morning and can't fit it, you'll have to wait for next collection

    • Calzone on 14/09/2022 - 19:54

      Didn't neg you btw so somebody else thinks that's not very nice either

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