What to know about Port Macquarie
- At the 2021 Census, 31.1% of the Port Macquarie urban area's occupied private dwellings were rented and 14.7% were flats or apartments.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Port Macquarie-Hastings' pay-as-you-go bulky goods kerbside service is booked before 3pm Friday for the next week, with items out by Sunday evening.Source: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
- Whitegoods including fridges and washing machines, scrap metal and bulk cardboard can be dropped off free at the council's waste facilities.Source: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
- Placing a skip bin or moving goods over a road with a lift or hoist needs s138 consent, lodged at least 15 business days before the work.Source: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
A bulky pick-up next week
Port Macquarie-Hastings runs a pay-as-you-go bulky goods kerbside service with no yearly limit: book before 3pm Friday for the next week and put items out by Sunday evening (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council). Fridges, washing machines, scrap metal and bulk cardboard can also be dropped off free at the council's waste facilities (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council).
Skip bins and hoists
A skip bin on the road, or moving goods over a road with a lift or hoist, needs s138 consent lodged at least 15 business days before the work (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council). An apartment move that needs a hoist must be planned well ahead.
Port Macquarie has more apartments than most regional hubs: 14.7% of homes at the 2021 Census, with 31.1% rented (ABS). See apartment moves. Then request a quote.
Common questions
How fast can I get bulky goods collected in Port Macquarie?
Book the pay-as-you-go kerbside service before 3pm Friday for collection the next week.
Where do old fridges go?
Whitegoods including fridges can be dropped off free at the council's waste facilities.
Do I need consent to use a hoist for my apartment move?
Moving goods over a road with a lift or hoist needs s138 consent, lodged at least 15 business days ahead.