Muswellbrook Shire Council has finalised changes to bulky waste collection, giving residents greater flexibility over when they dispose of large household items from October this year. “The aim is to give residents a bit more control over when they dispose of their bulky waste and household items, rather than having to wait for a scheduled pick-up,” Drayton said. Article continues after this ad AdvertisementHouseholds will be able to choose two council pickups, two self-haul trips, or a combination of both across the year. Drayton said the changes were a direct response to community feedback about bulky waste piling up on nature strips for extended periods. The new bulky waste services will be available at both the Muswellbrook and Denman waste facilities.