Community members across Alpine Shire are invited to dispose of their green waste for free at the Mount Beauty, Myrtleford, and Porepunkah Transfer Stations during the first weekend of May.
Free green waste disposal encourages residents and ratepayers to look after their properties by removing excess debris from trees, plants, and shrubs in their gardens.
Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, encouraged community members to take the opportunity to prepare their gardens before winter.
"While bushfire season may be behind us, it is important that we keep on top of our gardens so as to be prepared for any emergency, including storms and heavy rains," she said.
"Taking the time now to prune shrubs, remove summer annuals, and clean out gutters will help you during winter and well into spring as we enter bushfire season again later this year."
Residents and ratepayers are invited to dispose of their green waste for free at the following dates, times, and locations:
- Mount Beauty Transfer Station | Maddisons Lane, Mount Beauty between 10am – 2pm on Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May
- Myrtleford Transfer Station | Morrisons Lane, Myrtleford between 10am – 3pm on Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May
- Porepunkah Transfer Station | Off Roberts Creek Road, Porepunkah between 10am – 2pm on Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May
The following conditions apply to all disposals:
- Maximum 2 cubic metres per customer, per day
- Green waste must be clean, free of wire and contaminants
- Branches must be 200mm in diameter or less
- No stumps will be accepted
High traffic is expected, so patience is requested to ensure all community members are able to dispose of their green waste. Transfer Station Attendants will be on-site to assist.
For more information about Alpine Shire Council's Transfer Stations, head to https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/residents-ratepayers/waste-recycling/transfer-stations