What to know about Tamworth
- Tamworth's 2021 Census count was 19,242 private dwellings, and 37.5% of the occupied ones (6,211) were rented.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Homes in the Tamworth region can access four digital waste vouchers each financial year, each for up to 2 cubic metres of bulky household waste.Source: Tamworth Regional Council
- In tenanted Tamworth properties the waste vouchers are for the tenants, not the owners, and the council's portal has an 'I've moved out' option for people who move.Source: Tamworth Regional Council
- Tamworth Regional Council operates 11 waste management facilities, including the Forest Road Landfill at 123a Forest Road with its Small Vehicle Waste Transfer Station, and every vehicle reports to the weighbridge or office before unloading.Source: Tamworth Regional Council
- In the Tamworth CBD, loading zones, no parking and no stopping zones are enforceable at any time, while timed parking applies on weekdays and on Saturdays from 8.30am to 12.30pm.Source: Tamworth Regional Council
Vouchers follow the tenant
Each home in the Tamworth region can access four digital waste vouchers a financial year, and each covers up to 2 cubic metres of bulky household waste at the council's facilities (Tamworth Regional Council). In a rental they are the tenant's to use, and when you move you tell the portal you have moved out and connect to the new address. Asking for a new or extra bin service is different: only the owner or the managing agent can request it (Tamworth Regional Council).
Forest Road and the weighbridge
The council runs 11 waste facilities, among them the Forest Road Landfill at 123a Forest Road, which has a Small Vehicle Waste Transfer Station on site. Every vehicle reports to the weighbridge or office before it unloads, and loads should be covered (Tamworth Regional Council).
Parking in the CBD
Loading zones and no stopping zones in the Tamworth CBD are enforced at any time. Time limits apply on weekdays and from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday (Tamworth Regional Council). Saturday afternoons and Sundays sit outside the time limits, though loading zones still apply. Rentals are common here: 37.5% of occupied homes at the 2021 Census (ABS). See unit moves.
From Hillvue, Calala or Westdale, the quote form takes any suburb.
Common questions
Who gets the waste vouchers in a Tamworth rental?
The tenants. The council says vouchers in tenanted properties are for the tenants, not the owners.
How much does one Tamworth voucher cover?
Up to 2 cubic metres of bulky household waste.
Can I drop a trailer load at Forest Road?
Yes. Report to the weighbridge or office first, and cover the load.