Moorabool Shire residents can drop off green waste at no cost to any of the Shire’s transfer stations for the month of November to prepare their property for the 2023-24 fire season.
The service was introduced in a response to community feedback from over 700 community contributions for Moorabool’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030.
There is no restriction on the volume of green waste received from properties as long as it is received in a residential vehicle or trailer. Residents will be required to show proof of residency such as a driver’s licence or utility bill.
Moorabool mayor Rod Ward said it’s a great initiative that he encourages residents to take advantage of.
“It’s going to be a long, hot summer with increased bushfire risk so the more clearing and cleaning up around your property you do, the better,” he said.
To be fire-season ready, green waste should be cleared from your property including undergrowth and fallen branches, leaves from gutters and grass.
Tree stumps and branches over 200mm in diameter are not accepted within this service.
Residents must ensure green waste is not mixed with household garbage, building materials, recyclables, or any other contaminant.
In addition to the green waste service, residents are reminded that free recycling for e-waste, whitegoods, batteries, scrap metal and recyclables accepted in the yellow lid kerbside bin is available at the transfer stations throughout the year.
