Free flood, storm-damaged waste disposal

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Jan 11, 2024

Free disposal: For a limited time, Gannawarra Shire has offered free disposal of storm-damaged waste. Photo by AAP Newswire

Gannawarra Shire Council is offering free disposal of storm-damaged waste.

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Residents needing to dispose of flood or storm-damaged waste following the recent storm and flood events can do so for free at any of council's transfer stations until Friday, January 19.

The Gannawarra region has had 200-300mm of rainfall since Christmas Day, adversely affecting communities within the area.

“The storms and flash flooding have impacted many residents, with some having to find other accommodation until repairs to their dwellings are completed,” council chief executive officer Geoff Rollinson said.

“Providing this free service is one of many ways council is supporting residents following these events, which are classified by the Bureau of Meteorology as having a less than 1 per cent chance of occurring in any given year.”

Residents accessing this service will be asked to provide their name, address and phone number when entering any of council’s transfer stations.

Residents who have had dwellings or other infrastructure impacted by the storm and flash flooding events have been asked to first contact their insurance provider.

Residents who have had to relocate from their primary place of residence due to flooding or who have ongoing needs are encouraged to contact council’s flood recovery team on (03) 5450 9333 for support and assistance.

For details regarding transfer station locations and opening hours, please click on the Transfer Station heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/waste