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Free green waste drop off service for Baw Baw Shire residents 27 November - 4 December 2022

Baw Baw Shire's free green waste disposal transfer stations and drop off schedules.

By news@gippsland - 3rd November 2022 - Back to News

Baw Baw Shire Council is offering its residents the opportunity to drop off their green waste for free at one of the local transfer stations to help prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season. The green waste drop off service will be available between Sunday 27 November and Sunday 4 December at council's transfer stations in Lardner, Neerim South, Erica and Trafalgar.

You've still got this weekend to drop off up to 3 cubic metres of green waste for free at our Lardner Transfer Station from 27 November - 4 December

Drop off dates and locations

Drop off dates and times at your nearest transfer station:

Lardner Transfer Station

• 10am - 4pm
• Sunday 27 November
• Friday 2 December
• Saturday 3 December
• Sunday 4 December

Neerim South Transfer Station

• 10am - 4pm
• Sunday 27 November
• Friday 2 December

Erica Transfer Station

• 12pm - 4pm
• Sunday 27 November
• Monday 28 November

Trafalgar Transfer Station

• 10am - 4pm
• Sunday 27 November
• Monday 28 November
• Saturday 3 December

As part of the service, each household is eligible to drop off up to 3 cubic metres of acceptable green waste with a proof of residency required. Ratepayers will need to provide a copy of their rates notice, and tenants will need to provide a utility bill as well as their driver's licence.

Acceptable green waste

Acceptable green waste that can be dropped off includes tree debris, branches, foliage, and general green waste. The maximum size limit for a large branch, log or stump is 30cm round and 1m long. No large tree stumps will be accepted.

The transfer stations will have additional staff to accommodate for the additional drop offs at the site during these dates. Residents looking to dispose of residual waste or recyclables are encouraged to plan their visit on alternative dates to avoid delays.

For further information on the Free Green Waste service and Transfer Stations, please visit Free Green Waste Disposal Days 2022 page.

Dispose your green waste

Mayor Cr Michael Leaney said, "Council's annual free green waste disposal service is back and right on time to help you with your spring-cleaning activities. Everyone must remember that while it's wet now, the potential of fires over summer is ever present and one of the best protections for fire is having a property that is clear of leaf litter, long grass and has a reduced fuel load.

"If you've been putting it off, now's the perfect opportunity to get rid of any excess tree branches and debris you may have gathered on your property. Now is the best time to act for the upcoming summer season."

"I strongly encourage residents to visit one of the transfer stations mentioned on the selected dates and take advantage of this free service to dispose of your green waste and have a good clean up". Cr Leaney concluded.

Pictures from Baw Baw shire Council Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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