Now's the time to clean up around your home and check council's guidelines.

Council also suggests that before putting items out on your kerb, think about whether it could be re-homed instead and check the date for collection in your zone.

Waste must be separated into two piles - one for scrap metal and whitegoods, and a separate pile for general and electronic waste - and placed out two days prior to your zone's scheduled pick-up. Any earlier and it will be considered illegal dumping and could result in a fine.

Collections commence in the Great Lakes region on Monday, April 29, followed by Manning region from Monday, June 24, and in Gloucester the clean-up kicks off on Monday, August 19.

"We know that our residents always look forward to the bulky waste clean-up because it's a great opportunity to dispose of those big, unwanted items without having to leave home," MidCoast Council's waste program coordinator, Amy Hill said.

"If everyone gets organised and complies with the guidelines, not only will everything run smoothly for all involved, but you'll help prevent our neighbourhoods looking like a tip."

Waste piles should be placed neatly on the roadside where your bins are normally collected, and should not obstruct the footpath or roadway. Each of your two piles must not exceed a standard trailer, or it may be rejected. And to avoid windblown littering, loose items must be tied securely into bundles with rope or string or contained in sturdy boxes rather than plastic bags.

The Bulky Waste service is available to all MidCoast Council residents who currently receive a domestic waste and recycling collection service.

To find dates for collection in your area visit midcoastwaste.com.au/bulky-waste-cleanups/.