Baw Baw Shire Council will once again offer residents the opportunity to dispose of up to three cubic metres of acceptable green waste for free, as part of its aim to best prepare the community ahead of fire season.
These are free of charge and can be made at one of four transfer stations across the Shire throughout mid-November and December.
Baw Baw Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Mark Dupe said that Council was proud to offer this free service, and hoped it reminded residents and property owners in Baw Baw to ensure their place was prepared ahead of fire season.
"You can never start this kind of preparation too early and I would strongly encourage community members to make the most of these free green waste disposal opportunities and use the chance to do a little tidy up around their homes, ahead of the warmer months" he said.
Free green waste drop offs are open to all Baw Baw Shire residents, whether they are the property owner or a tenant. As proof of residency, people are asked to bring a driver's licence, plus a rates' notice or utility bill showing their address.
Participating transfer stations and drop off dates/times:
Trafalgar Transfer Station: 10.00am – 4.00pm
- Saturday 16 November
- Sunday 17 November
- Monday 18 November
Lardner Transfer Station: 10.00am – 4.00pm
- Sunday 1 December
- Friday 6 December
- Saturday 7 December
- Sunday 8 December
Neerim South Transfer Station: 10.00am – 4.00pm
- Sunday 1 December
- Friday 6 December
Erica Transfer Station: 12.00pm – 4.00pm
- Sunday 1 December
- Monday 9 December
Acceptable green waste includes tree debris, branches, foliage and general green waste.
The maximum size limit for a large branch is 30cm round and 1m long. No large tree stumps will be accepted.
To cater for different trailer sizes, residents can either drop off three cubic metres at once or in smaller loads over multiple drop offs.
Green waste must be delivered in residential vehicles and trailers. Commercial vehicles will be charged at the the standard rate.
