Get Ready Hinchinbrook Storm Clean-Up

As the storm season is fast approaching, Council is urging Hinchinbrook residents to Get Ready. 

To assist with preparations, residents will be able to dispose of eligible items for free at the Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (WHLRRC) during normal opening hours over two nominated Storm Season Clean Up Disposal days:

2023 Dates

• Sunday 22 October 2023; and
• Saturday 11 November 2023.

Items that can be disposed of for free at WHLRRC over the two nominated days are:

Standard fees will apply for disposal of the items which are not eligible. 

If attending one of Council's Storm Season Clean Up Disposal days, residents need to be aware of, and adhere to, the following rules:

• Loads must be sorted prior to arrival and be placed within the correct collection bins or collections areas. Any mixed loads will be charged as general household waste;
• Tree trunks and limbs are to be no more than 1.2m long and under 400mm in diameter;
• Only items from domestic sources will be accepted free of charge;
• Residents are only able to dispose of eligible items free of charge at the Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Standard fees apply for any items disposed of at Halifax Resource Recovery Centre; and
• As this service is only offered to Hinchinbrook residents, proof of residence is required.

For anyone not wanting to brave the crowds over the two campaign days, remember that all households are entitled to four free green waste disposals per financial year. Also, Council will accept most recyclables for free at any time of the year.

More information about how to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters can be found here.