Benalla Rural City Council is hosting a Free Green Waste Weekend to help residents get their gardens ready for winter. This initiative offers a convenient and cost‑free way to dispose of up to four cubic metres of green waste at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
What you can bring
Residents and ratepayers can drop off:
- Lawn clippings
- Branches
- Garden prunings
- Raw timber offcuts
To support smooth processing, green waste must not be mixed with other materials.
Waste guidelines
- Only raw timber in its natural form is accepted
- Machined timber is not permitted
- Stumps must be under 40cm in diameter and 1m in length
Vehicle access
This event is available for domestic customers only. Eligible vehicles include:
- Sedans
- Utes
- Trailers up to dual‑wheel tandem
Trucks, tippers and other vehicles carrying commercial quantities are not eligible for free disposal.
Event details
Benalla Rural City Council thanks the community for supporting responsible waste management and helping keep Benalla clean and green.
Location: Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre, 96 Old Farnley Road, Benalla Opening hours: 12pm–3.45pm, Saturday and Sunday