What is and isn’t eligible storm waste?
As part of the recovery response to the extreme weather that occurred between August 30 and September 2, the State Government announced the waiving of the gate fees for disposal of eligible storm waste.
The waiver will be in place for eligible storm waste received at the Beaconsfield and Exeter transfer stations through until November 30, 2024.
ELIGIBLE GREEN WASTE:
- Trees that have fallen because of soil saturation and/or strong wind.
- Vegetative debris that has been accumulated by flood water.
ELIGIBLE FOOD WASTE:
- Food that has spoiled because of power outage.
ELIGIBLE HOME DEBRIS:
- Upholstery (furniture with fabric and/or padding), curtains, mattresses and carpet damaged as a result of the extreme weather event.
- Non-commercial building material (homes and sheds) damaged by flood water or strong wind.
OTHER ELIGIBLE STORM DEBRIS:
- Litter and debris washed or blown onto properties by flood water or strong wind.
Please not that materials that can be recycled or composted should continue to be diverted from landfill where possible, even if they are classed as eligible storm waste.
WHAT WASTE TYPES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE?
GREEN WASTE
The following items are NOT eligible:
- General garden waste.
- Lawn clippings.
- Green waste collected by an existing kerbside service.
FOOD WASTE
The following items are NOT eligible:
- Food purchased after the extreme weather event.
- Food types that do not require refrigeration to prevent spoiling.
- Food waste from households that did not experience power outage.
- Food waste collected by an existing kerbside service.
HOUSE AND SHED DEBRIS
The following items are NOT eligible:
- Upholstery (i.e. furniture with fabric and/or padding), curtains, mattresses and carpet not showing signs of storm damage (e.g. water stains).
- Electrical and white goods.
- Waste collected by an existing kerbside service.
OTHER STORM DEBRIS
The following items are NOT eligible:
-Tyres.
- Commercial construction and demolition waste.
- Clean fill.
- Waste collected by an existing kerbside service.