Green waste weekend: Free green waste disposal for residents
Published on 24 September 2024
Swan Hill Rural City Council continues its annual free green waste disposal weekend for residents at the Swan Hill and Robinvale landfills.
Residents will be able to dispose of green waste free of charge at the Swan Hill Landfill on Saturday, 26 October and Sunday, 27 October, and at Robinvale Landfill on Sunday, 27 October.
Council’s Director Infrastructure, Leah Johnston explained that the free green waste disposal weekend has been run by Council for many years, and following the success of last year's free green waste weekend, Council was pleased to continue to offer the service to residents again this year.
“An impressive 322 residents took advantage of the opportunity to dispose of their green waste for free. It was great to see so many residents supporting this initiative.”
Ms Johnston noted that the free green waste weekend is an ideal time for residents to tidy their yards in preparation for the warmer weather.
“We're fast approaching the fire season, and taking advantage of Council's free green waste weekend is a good reason for residents to prune their trees and clear long grass from around their properties ahead of the hotter months,” Ms Johnston said.
Materials that would be accepted over the free green waste weekend include small tree pruning’s (up to 75mm in diameter), garden clippings, grass and leaf litter.
Green waste taken to the landfills is mulched and used as garden cover around the municipality and is also available for residents to self-load free of charge.
“Recycling green waste through this initiative offers significant environmental benefits,
“When green waste decomposes in landfills it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By diverting this organic material from landfills, we reduce these harmful emissions. By supporting this initiative, we can all contribute to a healthier environment.” Ms Johnston added.
The Swan Hill Landfill will be open 9am-2pm on Saturday 26 October and 9am-4pm on Sunday 27 October.
Robinvale Landfill will be open 9am-3pm on Sunday 27 October.
Please note this free green waste weekend is for residents of the Swan Hill Rural City Council municipality only and residential volume limits will apply. Commercially generated green waste will incur normal gate fees.
For more information on green waste, contact Council on 5036 2333
What items will be accepted for free?
Take advantage of the free green waste disposal weekend - it is perfect for excess organic garden matter, like:
- Grass clippings
- Branches up to 75mm in diameter
- Garden pruning’s
- Leaves
- Weeds
- Hedge trimmings
Other ways to dispose of your green waste?
Disposal at the landfill
Clean lawn clippings are accepted free anytime of the year.
Other green waste taken to the Swan Hill landfill is charged at half the cost of a normal load of waste.
Materials accepted for half cost include tree pruning’s, garden clippings, leaf litter and weeds.
Kerbside collection
Council offers an optional green waste kerbside collection service to the residents of Swan Hill.
For $100 a year, you can put all lawn clippings, small branches, garden and tree pruning’s, and weeds into a 240L wheelie bin supplied by Council and have it collected right from your kerb every fortnight.
This service is added via rates notice and the request must be approved by the landowner.
For more information call into Council’s Splatt Street office or complete an online bin request form on Council’s website. If you are renting, you can attach a permission form from your landlord to your application.