Wildfire defensible space · Victoria
Glenelg Free Green Waste Drop-Off for Fire Season
Run by Glenelg Shire Council
- What you get
- Free disposal of up to 1 cubic metre of household green waste per customer
- Who qualifies
- Glenelg Shire residents and ratepayers, household garden waste only.
- Where
- Residents and ratepayers of Glenelg Shire.
- Status
- Seasonal. Last ran 31 October to 9 November 2025; offered before the fire season.
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Clean up garden prunings, leaves and small branches before the fire season and drop them off free at Council waste facilities.
Requirements
- Up to 1 cubic metre per customer
- Tree and shrub prunings, leaves, grass clippings, small branches and twigs only
- No household rubbish, timber or commercial loads
How to apply
- 1Take your green waste to a Council waste facility (Portland, Heywood, Casterton, Merino or Nelson) during the free period
Timing and deadlines
Offered before the fire danger period; ran 31 October to 9 November 2025.
Sources
- https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/News-and-Media-Releases/Get-fire-ready-with-free-green-waste-drop-off (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Glenelg Free Green Waste Drop-Off for Fire Season,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/glenelg-free-green-waste-fire-preparation