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Community Waste Initiatives

Explore the City of Launceston's community waste initiatives including hard waste and concessional waste collection.

Reusable Nappy & Sanitary Product Rebate

As part of our sustainability and waste reduction initiatives recently introduced a trial Reusable Nappy & Sanitary Product Rebate program.

Hard Waste Collection

Find out when the next Hard Waste Collection is, how to apply and what you can dispose of.

Concessional Entry

Learn more about Launceston's concessional waste initiatives and free waste entry vouchers.

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