A yellow industrial claw crane lifts scrap metal and debris at a junkyard under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Huon Valley Council is offering a free scrap metal drop-off at Southbridge (Huonville) and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations this June. This service gives residents an easy way to recycle unwanted metal items and help reduce landfill.

When: Saturday 13 June – Sunday 21 June

Available at Southbridge (Huonville) and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations only.

What you can drop off

  • Whitegoods (e.g. fridges, washing machines)
  • Tools, bikes, and other scrap metal items
  • Car bodies

Please note that fridges and air conditioners will incur a fee of $10 for degassing.

Who can use this service

This free service is available to Huon Valley residents and local businesses. Please note it is not available for commercial collection service operators.

Waste Transfer Station locations and opening hours

Southbridge (Huonville)
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm

Cygnet
Wednesday – 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm

It’s a great chance to clear out the shed, help keep our region beautiful, and give those old metal items a second life through recycling.

For other dates in future and green waste drop off dates: Free Green Waste and Scrap Metal Disposal – Huon Valley Council