Greater Bendigo residents will be able to dispose of green waste that does not fit in their new bin for free this spring.
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Both the Eaglehawk and Heathcote landfills will accept the waste free of charge at the weekends of October 22 and 23 and November 19 and 20 to encourage residents to clear their properties before the start of the fire danger period.
City of Greater Bendigo chief executive officer Craig Niemann said the weekends were also a good opportunity for rural residents who did not receive the new organics service to dispose of their green waste.
“The fire danger period generally commences at the start of December subject to weather conditions and although that may seem a way off, the time has come to start thinking about the things we need to do to be prepared,” he said.
“We are asking residents to identify their fire risks and clear their properties well before the fire danger period arrives and I encourage residents to take advantage of this free opportunity to dispose of their green waste.
“Residents who take the time to keep their properties clear of vegetation will help minimise fire risk during the summer months and decrease the amount of work they need to do in the garden.”
The Eaglehawk landfill is open daily from 8am to 4.30pm and the Heathcote landfill is open from 8am to 5pm every Saturday and Sunday.