Free Spring Clean Up and Tip Vouchers are Back

Published on 29 August 2025

Free disposal of green waste is back at the Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre this spring, in a Council initiative to clear their properties from green waste ahead of the fire danger period.  

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the initiative was being run again after great feedback from the community during last year’s Spring Clean Up.  

“We’re excited to launch the initiative again this year as it was a great success last year,” said Cr Rabie.  

“It was a popular initiative last season, with 275 cubic metres dropped off just in the month of November alone!. We’ve included it as an initiative within the budget again.  

“We were grateful to the community for getting on board. Why not take advantage of free green waste drop off and do the right thing and clear up? Reducing fuel loads in your garden or on your property will not only reduce your own risks if there is a fire, but you help minimise risk to the whole community. And it doesn’t cost you anything. 

“We all play a part in making sure our community is as prepared as possible for the fire season,” said Cr Rabie. 

The Spring Clean-Up initiative runs from 1 September to 30 November 2025.  

Residents can drop off green waste for free at the Resource Recovery Centre, located at 163 Monkey Gully Rd, Mansfield. Accepted items include yard trimmings, leaves, and branches. 

In addition to the initiative, ratepayers are entitled to collect a separate green waste voucher for use outside of the Spring Clean-Up period. Green waste vouchers are available at Council’s municipal office. Each ratepayer is entitled to dispose of one cubic metre of green waste for free using their voucher.  

Contact Council to collect your green waste voucher or for more questions about Spring Clean Up.