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waste depot/garbage tip: I'll take this rubbish to the dump.
Contributor's comments: I am surprised to see this word located to NSW. I was brought up in Adelaide, and the word is used to signify the rubbish depot, whereas 'tip' seems to be more commonly used in NSW.
Contributor's comments: "Dump" has been standard in Brisbane for as long as I have know.
Contributor's comments: [Perth informant] We always referred to the rubbish "dump" which was a great place to seek treasure but we also referred to our homes as "dump". "I'll come around to your dump this arvo".