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All of the Huon Valley Council Waste Transfer Stations are temporarily closed due to smoke and fire hazards until further notice. Please also note that kerbside collections programed for Thursday are also unable to proceed at this stage. Further advice on re-opening dates will be provided as soon as possible.
Residents are advised that Kingborough Council operates a Waste Management Facility at Barretta, which is likely to be the closest facility to Huon Valley residents. Kingborough Council have advised they are willing to accept general waste, green waste and recycling from Huon Valley residents during the temporary shut-down. It is noted the Barretta facility has similar fees to the Huon Valley Transfer Stations. Information on the location, their services and fees are available here:
www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/recreation-facilities/kws/barretta-waste-management-facility/
The Huon Valley Council covers 5497km² and is the southernmost local government area in Australia. While Hobart is just a 30-minute drive away, the area retains the beauty, charm and heritage of a bygone era. The population of the Huon Valley is spread across the five main townships of Huonville, Franklin, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover.
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Community engagement is about us working together to understand and resolve an issue or project. It is a process that involves the public in decision making and the use of community input to make better, more informed decisions.
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