Spring Clean-up initiative extended

Published on 13 December 2024

Free green waste drop-off at the Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre will now be offered all through December.

Council provided the free drop-off option during November as a “Spring Clean-up” initiative, helping residents and property owners remove flammable material from around their properties ahead of the fire season.

In total, 275 cubic metres of green waste were dropped off across the whole month.

Now, following the announcement of an increased fire risk for North East Victoria this summer, Council is allowing households to drop off one 6x4 trailer load of green waste for free any time up until 31 December 2024. No vouchers are needed.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie encouraged community members to take advantage of the offer.

“Keeping our Shire safe in the Fire Danger Period takes a whole community effort,” he said.

“By reducing fuel in your garden or elsewhere on your property, you’ll be reducing your own fire risk and avoiding a risk to your whole township.

“We’re offering the free green waste drop-off to make it easier for you. Please do the right thing and make sure your property is maintained and fire-ready,” said Cr Rabie.

The Resource Recovery Centre is located at 163 Monkey Gully Road, Mansfield. It will be open on all days from 20 December 2024 to 6 January 2025, except for public holidays. For operating hours outside these dates, visit mansfield.vic.gov.au/RRC