Free flood, storm waste damage disposal at Council's transfer stations

Published on 09 January 2024

Residents needing to dispose of flood or storm-damaged waste following the recent storm and flood events can do so for free at any of Council's transfer stations until Friday, 19 January.

The storms, which have produced between 200-300 millimetres of rainfall since Christmas Day, have affected communities across the Gannawarra.

“The storms and flash flooding have impacted many residents, with some having to find other accommodation until repairs to their dwellings are completed,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“Providing this free service is one of many ways Council is supporting residents following these events, which are classified by the Bureau of Meteorology as having a less than one per cent chance of occurring in any given year.

Residents accessing this service will be asked to provide their name, address and phone number when entering any of Council’s transfer stations. For details regarding transfer station locations and opening hours, please click on the Transfer Station heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/waste

Residents who have had dwellings or other infrastructure impacted by the storm and flash flooding events should contact their insurance provider in the first instance. Residents who have had to relocate from their primary place of residence due to flooding or who have ongoing needs are encouraged to contact Council’s Flood Recovery team on (03) 5450 9333 for support and assistance.

Residents can stay up to date with emergency warnings and road closures by relying on these trusted sources. These include:

Victoria’s Better Health Channel provides information on preparing for emergency events and how to return home safely and clean up following a flood event, which can be found online at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/emergencies-floods

Advice relating to properties relying on septic systems which have been inundated can be found at www.health.vic.gov.au/publications/septic-tanks-in-flood-affected-areas

Council will also seek to provide updated weather warnings and information via its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Gannawarra).