City of Darwin to consider permanently moving pre-cyclone clean-up until after wet season
In short:
The City of Darwin has confirmed it will consider permanently moving its annual hard rubbish collection to May, after the wet season.
The council previously 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, saying it has no plans to change the timing.
