WATTLE Range Council will offer free green waste disposal at its waste transfer facilities in the lead up to this year’s fire danger period.
From Tuesday, residents and ratepayers can dispose of green waste without using a waste voucher at the Millicent, Penola and Beachport facilities.
“Council has found this initiative to be effective in helping the community to reduce the fuel load across our townships in the lead up to the fire season,” council chief executive officer Ben Gower said.
“It provides incentive for property owners to tidy up and be prepared,” he said.
The free service is valid only for loads of approved green waste, including tree limbs and branches, grass clippings and weeds.
All other waste types will require a waste disposal voucher to be presented.
People will need to prove their status as a resident or ratepayer of the Wattle Range Council by presenting their driver’s licence or a current rates notice.
Residents and community groups are also able to collect garden mulch free of charge from council sites in Millicent, Penola and Beachport on specific days as advertised.
The free green waste disposal offer expires on November 30.
