Extra Waste Collection Services

Additional FOGO (Green Lid) Collections

To help you prepare your property ahead of fire season, Council's weekly kerbside collection of green waste will commence from Monday 19 October, continuing until Friday 27 November.

Free Green Waste Drop-off in November

A 6 x 4 trailer of non-commercial green waste can be taken to the Alvie, Apollo Bay and Birregurra waste transfer stations during business hours.

Green Waste Skips at Separation Creek (note change of location, moved from Wye River), Kennett River and Forrest

Green waste skips will be in Separation Creek and Kennett River from Friday 31 October until Friday 27 November to assist with fire season readiness.

  • Stanway Drive, Separation Creek (at the front curve near the timber bollards/posts)
  • 15A Great Ocean Road, Kennett River (carpark area)

This year, a green waste skip will be located at Forrest between Monday 30 November – Monday 14 December (2 weeks).

  • 47 Grant Street, Forrest

Bark and Leaf Collection in Wye River, Separation Creek, and Kennett River

There will be bark and leaf collection in Wye River, Separation Creek, and Kennett River. Residents are advised to leave bark and leaves in piles on their nature strip for collection.

All branches and tree trunks should be taken to a Transfer Station for disposal.

Wye River and Separation Creek: Monday 9 November, Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November.

Kennett River: Thursday 12 November and Friday 13 November.

Additional Recycling (Yellow Lid) Collections

Additional Recycling Collections will commence in December.