No-fee green waste disposal - until November 30

We are encouraging residents to get ready for the upcoming fire season by taking advantage of our no-fee green waste disposal period throughout November.

The initiative allows residents to dispose of up to four cubic metres of green waste per day – free of charge – at Bairnsdale Landfill and transfer stations that accept green waste. The program runs throughout November.

The annual no-fee period is designed to make it easier for residents to prepare their properties and reduce fire risk across the region.

Clearing dry vegetation and garden waste is one of the most effective ways to reduce fire hazards around homes.

Accepted green waste includes branches, leaves, grass clippings and other vegetation.

Items such as timber, treated pine and manufactured board are not accepted as green waste.

Our no-fee green waste disposal period complements our broader fire season preparations – including roadside slashing and vegetation management along more than 6,000 kilometres of roadsides across the shire.

Fire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and by taking part in this program, residents can help make our shire safer for everyone.

For a full list of transfer station and landfill locations and opening hours, visit eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/landfills-and-transfer-stations or call 5153 9500.

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10-Year Waste and Recycling Transition Plan

The East Gippsland Shire Council 10-Year Waste and Recycling Transition Plan sets out how we’ll deliver sustainable, affordable services that reduce landfill, protect our environment, and move towards a circular economy.

The plan outlines a clear, step-by-step approach to provide reliable, fair and affordable services that make the most of our resources through valuing what we have, and recovery and recycling what we can.

More than 900 residents contributed to the plan through surveys, drop-ins and targeted consultation. Community feedback consistently highlighted the need for improved recycling options, expanded kerbside services and education. Ongoing engagement will continue as the staged actions are implemented.

We’re starting with actions that will make the biggest difference - such as reducing large waste streams and introducing new services, education programs and partnerships to harness resource recovery and job creation opportunities.

The plan also includes changes required by the Victorian Government, such as Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection and future glass recycling services.

Read and download the plan at 10 Year Waste and Recycling Services Transition Plan.

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