General News
22 November, 2023
Free waste disposal
RESIDENTS of Moyne Shire will be able to dispose of lawn clippings, branches and vegetation for free as part of summer fire preparedness. Following on from three weeks of free green waste disposal after September’s storms, council is offering...
RESIDENTS of Moyne Shire will be able to dispose of lawn clippings, branches and vegetation for free as part of summer fire preparedness.
Following on from three weeks of free green waste disposal after September’s storms, council is offering another free drop off across the Shire this weekend.
Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith said now was the time to reduce fuel loads around homes.
“The CFA recommend reduction of flammable vegetation around a house,” Cr Smith said.
“This significantly increases the likelihood of house survival by minimising the impact of radiant heat and ember attack during a bushfire.
“This is a great chance to clear up the garden without waste facility fees, before the hot weather kicks in.”
Green waste can be disposed of at no charge on these dates at the following Moyne Shire transfer stations:
• Caramut: Sunday, November 26, 12.30pm – 4.30pm; and
• Mortlake: Sunday, November 26, 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
Conditions apply:
• No mixed loads are allowed (green garden waste only);
• Limbs and branches up to 30cm in diameter;
• No commercial operators or commercial loads will be accepted; and
• Trucks are not permitted.
Residents with questions relating to green waste disposal can call council on 1300 65 65 64 or visit www.moyne.vic.gov.au/tips.