Free Green Waste Drop Off Days

Free Green Waste Drop Off Days

Published on 25 September 2018

Baw Baw Shire Council is offering free green waste drop off days at selected transfer stations in October to help residents prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season.

Mayor of Baw Baw Shire Cr Joe Gauci said this is a great opportunity for all residents to do some outdoor spring cleaning before the warmer weather arrives.

“Regardless of whether you live in-town or more rurally, reducing vegetation around the home is one of the most important ways to reduce the risk of fire” said the Mayor.

“We’re pleased to offer this free service to our community and strongly encourage everyone to get outside and rid their properties of unnecessary green waste”, said the Mayor.

Free green waste drop offs will be accepted at:

Neerim South Transfer Station

When: Sunday 14 October from 10am - 4pm Where: Neerim East Road, Neerim South

Lardner Transfer Station

When: Sunday 21 October from 10am - 4pm Where: Simpson Road, Lardner

Erica Transfer Station

When: Sunday 21 October from 12pm - 4pm Where: Mathiesons Road, Erica

Handy information:

Up to 3 cubic metres per household only. Available to all residents, both owners and tenants. Bookings not required, simply present ID as proof of residency e.g. current driver’s license or rates notice. Must be delivered in residential vehicles and trailers (commercial vehicles will be charged at the standard rate). Green waste must be separated from other waste or it will be charged at the standard rate.

For more information about this offer please call Council’s Waste Management Team on 5624 2411.

For more tips on how to prepare your property for the fire season, please visit the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/clearing-trees-and-vegetation