Residents can dispose of up to 300kg of green waste for free at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre during the weekend of May 24 and 25.
This initiative provides a fantastic opportunity for residents and ratepayers to dispose of their green waste responsibly, free of charge.
Accepted items include lawn clippings, branches, garden prunings and raw timber offcuts.
To ensure smooth processing, residents are kindly reminded to bring only green waste.
Mixing green waste with other materials may complicate disposal procedures.
Specific guidelines apply for the types of waste accepted. Only raw timber in its natural form will be accepted, while machined timber cannot be included.
Additionally, stumps must measure less than 40cm in diameter and 1m in length to be eligible for disposal.
This event is available for domestic customers only. Permitted vehicles include sedans, utes and trailers, up to dual-wheel tandem.
Larger vehicles such as trucks and tippers, deemed to carry commercial quantities, are not eligible for this free initiative.
Benalla Mayor Bernie Hearn said she encouraged the community to take advantage of this opportunity.
"This Free Green Waste Weekend is a wonderful initiative to support our community in managing green waste responsibly,“ Cr Hearn said.
“It’s a great way to keep our properties tidy, reduce fire hazards and protect the environment.
“We hope residents make the most of this opportunity and join us in creating a cleaner, greener Benalla Rural City."
The Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre is located at 96 Old Farnley Rd, and will be open from noon to 3.45pm on the Saturday and Sunday.
If you have any questions regarding waste disposal requirements or eligible vehicles, contact Benalla Rural City Council on 5760 2600 or visit the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre during operating hours.
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