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Waste Depots
Council operates seven Waste Transfer Stations / Resource Recovery Centres
These are located at:
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Avenel |
Euroa |
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Nagambie |
Longwood |
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Ruffy |
Violet Town |
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See here for a full list of Opening Hours and Fees and Charges for Acceptable Items
Recyclables
Domestic quantities of household recyclable items such as glass containers, rigid plastic household containers, aluminium cans, paper, cardboard and steel cans are accepted free of charge at all Waste Transfer Stations / Resource Recovery Centres.
Green waste
Green waste may be deposited at Avenel, Euroa, Nagambie and Violet Town Transfer Station / Resource Recovery Centres for the standard tipping fee. Domestic quantities of mulched greenwaste may be taken from these sites free of charge. If mulched greenwaste is required by ratepayers, it must be self loaded and is taken at user's risk. The quality of the mulch is not guaranteed by Council.
Paint, Chemicals, Liquid Wastes, Asbestos and Hazardous Materials
These items are not accepted at Council facilities.
Less toxic household items such as paint, household batteries and fluorescent lighting are accepted free of charge at the Shepparton Resource Recovery Centre at 125 Wanganui Road http://greatershepparton.com.au/animals-environment-and-waste/waste-and-recycling/resource-recovery-centres/shepparton-resource-recovery-centre
To dispose of toxic household chemicals, visit Sustainabilty Victoria's "Detox Your Home" webpage to find collection points and dates for mobile chemical collections http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/Services-and-Advice/Households/Waste-and-recycling/Detox-your-Home/Detox-your-Home-mobile-service.
For the disposal of asbestos, contact the Environmental Protection Authority on 1300 372 842 or visit http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/
Whitegoods
Whitegoods include refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. These items can be taken to Avenel, Euroa, Nagambie and Violet Town Transfer Station / Resource Recovery Centres. A charge applies for any whitegoods that have not previously been degassed.
Domestic Motor Oil
Motor oil is defined as combustible engine and gear oils only. Domestic motor oil will be accepted at Euroa, Nagambie and Violet Town transfer stations. Only quantities of 20L or less will be accepted.
drumMUSTER Program
drumMUSTER is a national program for collecting and recycling empty, cleaned metal and plastic farm chemical containers.
All drums must carry the drumMUSTER logo and be clean, dry and free of checmical residue (rust and dye stains are acceptable).
For more information please phone Council on 1800 008 707
Goulburn Valley Waste & Resource Recovery Group
Strathbogie Shire works closely with the Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Group (GVWRRG), to maximise recovery of resources and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
GVWRRG is the link between state, local governments, community and industry and is responsible for facilitating a coordinated approach to the planning and delivery of infrastructure and services for all waste streams including municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial waste (C & I) and construction and demolition waste (C&D).
The organisation has a central office located at Shepparton to service the Goulburn Valley waste and resource recovery region. The region extends from the Victoria/New South Wales border through to the outer suburbs of Melbourne and encompasses the following municipalities:
- Campaspe Shire Council
- Greater Shepparton City Council
- Mitchell Shire Council
- Moira Shire Council
- Murrindindi Shire Council
- Strathbogie Shire Concil
For more information regarding GVWRRG's activities in your region, go to:
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