The City of Darwin has confirmed it will consider permanently moving its annual hard rubbish collection to May, after the wet season.
The neighbouring Palmerston council began its pre-cyclone clean-up this week.
At the time, Lord Mayor Peter Styles said postponing the clean-up would allow the council to focus on the extensive restoration work needed in the wake of Cyclone Fina last November.
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The City of Darwin has confirmed it will consider permanently moving its annual hard rubbish collection to May, after the wet season.
The council before announced the 2026 "pre-cyclone clean-up" would be postponed until next year, citing extensive restoration work from Cyclone Fina
The neighbouring Palmerston council began its pre-cyclone clean-up this week.
The council earlier postponed this year's annual hard rubbish collection, usually scheduled for the August-September period, until May, 2027.
At the time, Lord Mayor Peter Styles said postponing the clean-up would allow the council to focus on the extensive restoration work needed in the wake of Cyclone Fina last November.
While the council says it is offering a helped removal service for residents who are unable to move hazardous items, the change has drawn criticism from NT politicians, including Local Government Minister Steve Edgington.
Cr Pascoe-Bell said the pre-cyclone clean-up was a service that Palmerston ratepayers had voiced their appreciation for in recent months.
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