Clean up in Spring and get rid of your green waste for FREE

Fraser Coast Regional Council are encouraging residents to take advantage of FREE green waste disposal at local waste facilities, when cleaning up their gardens this Spring.

Council Resource Recovery Spokesperson Michelle Byrne said with the arrival of Spring, now is the perfect time to start cleaning up your yard.

“Residents can drop off up to four cubic metres or one tonne of clean green waste for free at every waste facility across the Fraser Coast, with the exception of Aramara Transfer Station,” she said.

“Green waste includes items such as lawn clippings, mulch, branches (under 1.2 metres long and 40 centimetres wide), weeds, leaves, unwanted plants, tree trunks, seeds and fruits.

“By cleaning up your garden and disposing of green waste at Council’s waste facilities instead of the red lid bin, you’ll not only have a tidier yard, you’ll also be helping the environment by reducing the amount of methane gas produced when food scraps and garden waste decomposes in landfill.

“At the Maryborough Landfill, methane gas is captured through special pipes and converted into energy, powering about 35% of homes in Maryborough.

Whist most of the methane gas is captured some methane gas still escapes to the environment.

To minimise this and keep green waste like grass clippings and branches out of landfill, Council offers free green waste disposal at most facilities.

“This green waste is turned into mulch, which helps save landfill space, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a circular economy.”

Cr Byrne said this high-quality mulch, which can be purchased at the Nikenbah and Maryborough waste facilities, can be used in gardens to promote healthier plants and support a sustainable economy.

"Council is committed to supporting a greener Fraser Coast by implementing initiatives that reduce waste, promote recycling, and encourage sustainable practices across the community,” she said.

“It’s all about building better communities together.”

For more information about what is green waste and where it can be disposed of, visit Council’s website:  https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/green-waste-and-mulch.