Warnings remain in place for a fire in Bullengarook. Please continue to monitor VicEmergency website or app for emergency updates, or tune into your local ABC radio.
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The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire is now in force. During this time, no fire may be lit in the open air without a permit.
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Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. There will be some facility closures and changes to bin collections during this time.
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Resource recovery facilities (formerly known as transfer stations), help residents sort their waste into recyclable and non-recyclable streams.
We accept general waste and recycling including glass and green waste, e-waste, soft plastics, scrap metal, white goods, batteries and engine oil at resource recovery facilities.
Council provides a green waste service all year round at resource recovery facilities.
Terms and conditions outlined in relation to green waste vouchers, provided as part of the Winter 2024 edition of Council's ShireLife newsletter publication delivered to mailboxes locally.
Organic mulch is available at our resource recovery facilities by the trailer load. Compost can be delivered within the shire.
Find your closest resource recovery facility and view the opening hours.
If you are looking for free or cheap second-hand furniture, bikes, books and other pre-loved items visit one of our resale shops.
You can save time, effort and money by making a few small changes to the way you pack your load before your trip to a resource recovery facility.