Residents urged to dispose of unwanted items responsibly
Whyalla City Council is reminding residents that unwanted household items left on verges, footpaths and nature strips do not get collected automatically and can quickly become illegal dumping.
Items such as mattresses, furniture and whitegoods left on public land create safety hazards, reduce neighbourhood amenity and place an unnecessary burden on council resources and the wider community.
Council is also discouraging residents from advertising “free items on the verge” on social media platforms, including Facebook Marketplace and Buy/Swap/Sell pages. If residents wish to give items away online, arrangements should be made for collection from private property, such as a front yard or driveway, rather than leaving items on public verges or footpaths.
There are a number of appropriate and legal disposal options available in Whyalla, including free services for bulky household items. Residents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these options by reading Council’s recent media release, Got junk? Don’t dump it!, which outlines the correct ways to dispose of unwanted items.
Abandoned shopping trolleys are unsightly and pose a safety risk to pedestrians. Residents are reminded to return trolleys to designated collection points within supermarkets or car parks.
While council works with supermarkets to address this issue, the community can also help by reporting abandoned trolleys when they are seen:
Woolworths: https://trolleytracker.com.au or 1800 641 497
Coles: https://www.coles.com.au/help/abandoned-trolley or 1800 876 553
