Council Mulching Program

Can I dispose of Green Waste at Council's Stubley Street Landfill.

It is free to dispose of DOMESTIC green waste at Council's Stubley Street Landfill.

Can I dispose of all Green Waste to the Green Waste stockpiles at each landfill?

No, the following items are prohibited:

  • Large Stumps > 300mm in diameter
  • Logs over 2 metres in length
  • Logs with a diameter greater than 300mm
  • Grasses, lawn clippings, leaves
  • Declared weeds

Why does Council Mulch Green Waste at its Landfills?

The benefits include:

  • Reduction of landfill gas and groundwater leachate generation
  • Saving landfill space, hence extending the life of the facilities
  • Reduction in CO2 generation
  • Reduction of fire risk, by separating green waste from other organic waste
  • To produce a beneficial product, capable of reintroducing nutrients back into the ground

Can I purchase Mulch from the landfill?

Mulch is only availble to select commercial enterprises and is not available to the public.

 

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