Green waste disposal

Council does not yet provide a home collection service for green waste, but we do accept green waste at our transfer stations. For most of the year fees apply for green waste disposal with the exception of the free green waste disposal period.

For information on the introduction of a kerbside service for food and garden organics (FOGO) in July 2027, see the Council to introduce FOGO, glass drop-off network page.

Free green waste disposal period 2026: Saturday 31 October – Sunday 15 November

Council offers a free green waste disposal period once a year at the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations to help residents prepare homes and properties for the upcoming fire danger period.
 
The free waste disposal period in 2026 will run over 2 weeks (3 weekends) from Saturday 31 October – Sunday 15 November. Proof of residence is required.

 

What to do with your green waste

You can take your garden waste (not food waste) to the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations. Outside of the free green waste disposal period, a fee is charged depending on the volume of the green waste.

Castlemaine Transfer Station
 Sluicers Road, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5471 1700
Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 4.00 pm

Maldon Transfer Station
 Morris Street, Maldon
Phone: 03 5471 1700
Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 1.00pm; Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Green waste disposal information

  • Green waste includes garden waste such as grass, sticks and branches that are less than 5cm in diameter.
  • The green waste must be free of contaminants such as rubbish and declared noxious weeds, and removed from plastic bags prior to disposal.
  • Loads containing items other than green waste will be charged accordingly.
  • Residents are encouraged to compost as much material as possible at home.
  • Visit the CFA website for tips on reducing vegetation to keep your home safe in the fires season 

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