A large amount of waste that goes to landfill is garden cuttings. This represents a wasted resource. In landfill, garden cuttings break down and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while producing liquid waste known as leachate that can impact on the environment.
Drop-off Recycling of Garden Cuttings in the East Gippsland Shire Council area
Bairnsdale Landfill
Address: 200 Johnston Road
Forge Creek, 3875, VIC
Phone: 03 5152 6535
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Mon to Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Sat & Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Bemm River Transfer Station
Address: Sydenham Inlet Road
Bemm River, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
1 May – 31 October Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 8.00am – 4.00pm 1 November – 30 April Monday to Sunday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
Benambra Landfill
Address: Lake Omeo Road,
Benambra, VIC
Phone: (03) 51542944
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
Bonang Landfill
Address: Bonang Road
Bonang, VIC
Phone: (03) 51542944
The following items are accepted:
- Garden Prunings
Opening hours:
Mon to Fri 8:00am-4:00am Sat & Sun 9:00am-4:00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
Bruthen Transfer Station
Address: Great Alpine Road
Bruthen, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday & Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Buchan Transfer Station
Address: Buchan Road
Buchan, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Mon, Wed & Fri 8.00am – 12.00noon Sunday 9.00am – 1.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Cann River Landfill
Address: Old Orbost Road
Cann River, VIC
Phone: 0428341351
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
1 May - 31 October Monday to Sunday 8.00am – 4.00pm 1 November - 30 April Monday - Sunday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
Genoa Transfer Station
Address: Princes Highway
Genoa, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
1 May – 31 October Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 8.00am – 4.00pm 1 November – 30 April Monday to Sunday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
Lakes Entrance Landfill
Address: Thorpes Lane
Lakes Entrance, 3909, VIC
Phone: (03) 51552148
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Mon to Fri 8:00am-4:00pm Sat & Sun 9:00am-4:00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Lindenow Transfer Station
Address: Snobbs Lanes
Lindenow South, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Mallacoota Landfill
Address: Betka Road
Mallacoota, VIC
Phone: (03) 51542944
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
1 May – 31 October Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00noon Saturday & Sunday 12.00noon – 3.00pm 1 November – 30 April Monday to Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Marlo Transfer Station
Address: Tip Road
Marlo, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday 8.00am - 12.00noon
Fees and charges:
May apply
Metung Transfer Station
Address: Rosherville Road
Metung, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday 8.00am – 12.00noon
Fees and charges:
May apply
Newmerella Transfer Station
Address: Coringle Road
Newmerella, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Saturday & Sunday 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Omeo Transfer Station
Address: Margett's Lane
Omeo, VIC
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday & Wednesday 9.00am – 1.00pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Orbost Landfill
Address: Bonang Road,
Orbost, VIC
Phone: 0458332525
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00am – 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am – 3.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Swifts Creek Transfer Station
Address: Cassilis Road
Swifts Creek, VIC
Phone: 0428363045
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.00am – 12.00noon Sunday 12.00am – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
May apply
Wairewa Transfer Station
Address: Carl Smith Road
Wairewa, VIC
Phone: (03) 51542944
The following items are accepted:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Prunings
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
Opening hours:
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 12 noon – 4.00pm
Fees and charges:
Do not apply
What are Garden Cuttings?
Garden cuttings include leaves, grass clippings, branches, hay, flowers, sawdust, woodchips and bark.
Environmental Benefits
Composting garden cuttings at home, or using council collection services can:
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfill
- reduce leachate production in landfills
The use of compost in gardening, landscaping, horticulture and agriculture can:
- reduce the amount of watering required
- reduce the amount of synthetic fertilisers needed
- improve the structure, fertility and health of soils
- help to repair soils suffering from poor management
More Information
See Planet Ark's Reusing and Recycling Garden Cuttings Factsheet (download from Resources below) for further information about what you can do.
Visit the resource centre to find out more about home composting and worm farming.
Resources
- Garden Cuttings Recycling Factsheet (892kb pdf file)
Compost or mulch your garden cuttings and trimmings - find out how!
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Compost or mulch your garden cuttings and trimmings - find out how!
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