Published on 30 October 2020
Baw Baw Shire Council is offering free green waste drop off days at our transfer stations in November and December to make it easier for residents to prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season.
This is a great opportunity for all residents to do some outdoor spring cleaning before the warmer weather arrives.
Free green waste drop off days Neerim South Transfer StationWhen: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 20 November and Sunday 22 November Where: Neerim East Road, Neerim South
Erica Transfer StationWhen: 12.00pm - 4.00pm, Sunday 22 November and Monday 23 November Where: Mathiesons Road, Erica
Trafalgar Transfer StationWhen: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November Where: Giles Road, Trafalgar
Lardner Transfer StationWhen: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 5 December and Sunday 6 December Where: Simpson Road, Lardner
Handy information Drop off up to three cubic metres of green waste per household for free. Available to all residents living in the municipality (owners or tenants). Bookings are not required. Simply present ID as proof of residency e.g. current driver’s license or rates notice. Offer not available for commercial properties. Green waste must be separated from other waste or it will be charged at the standard rate.For more information about this offer please visit the Recycling page on Council’s website.
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
Quotes attributable to Acting Director Community Infrastructure Edward Pocock“Whether you live in a rural area or in one of our larger towns, this is a great chance to tidy up vegetation around your property. Our free green waste drop off days are available to all Baw Baw Shire residents to make it as easy as possible to dispose of branches, shrubbery and other vegetation before the fire season begins.”