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Baw Baw Shire offers free green waste disposal to residents in preparation for fire season from November and December 2024

Baw Baw Shire Council offers residents free disposal of up to three cubic metres of green waste at four transfer stations from mid-November to December, preparing for fire season.

By news@gippsland - 31st October 2024 - Back to News

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 offers free green waste drop-offs at Erica, Lardner, Neerim South, and Trafalgar transfer stations on select days in November and December 2024 for fire season preparation

Free disposal service

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.

Transfer stations schedules

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.

Green waste days

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 standard rate.

For more information about free green waste drop offs, visit Baw Baw Free Green Waste Disposal Days 2024 website. For more information about how to get your property ready for bushfire season, including relevant exemption or permit requirements, visit Baw Baw Bushfires website or Country Fire Authority ( CFA ) website.

Pictures from CFA District 9 Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com