Alternative methods of fuel reduction

To minimise smoke nuisance and air pollution concerns, landowners/occupiers are encouraged to explore alternative avenues for fuel reduction (other than burning) where possible, these include:

• use the weekly Food Organic and Garden Organic (FOGO) collection.

• use the bundled branch collection in November/ December.

• Hire a fire prevention contractor to help with the cleanup.

• The yearly hard waste collection. The hard waste collection can contain some green waste, however there are some restrictions on what timber/ wood can be collected. You can find more information about hard waste collection on our website.

• Mulching smaller material for placement on garden beds or placing small amounts in with compost to aerate the compost mixture.

• Chipping branches for placement on gardens beds.

• Removal of green waste and tree branches to one of Council's Waste Transfer Station sites.