Bushfire waste disposal in Murrindindi

First, it is important to register for the Emergency Management Victoria free clean-up.

If you are insured, contact your insurance company.

If you need to use Council facilities, contact Michael Hill, Resource Recovery Team Leader on 0408 185 196 to discuss your requirements and to make an appointment.

For material going to Alexandra Landfill contractors must contact either:

Kris Sawyer
Waste Management Supervisor
Tel: 0408 286 838

or

Peter Elward
Waste Management Supervisor
Tel: 0417 683 492

This ensures waste can be managed safely and in accordance with EPA and Council requirements. 

Waste that includes:

• material damaged by fire, smoke, ash, or firefighting activities, or
• required to be removed as part of cleaning up a fire affected property.

Examples of eligible waste include:

• fire damaged household items
• burnt or fire affected building materials
• fire affected fencing and structures
• ash contaminated materials.

All bushfire related landfill refuse must be taken to the Alexandra Landfill weighbridge.

• All landfill loads must be weighed and recorded.

Bushfire affected items that are normally accepted at RRCs should continue to be taken there, including:

• green waste (trees, branches, vegetation)
• scrap metal
• whitegoods
• mattresses and bulky items
• tyres
• e-waste
• bricks
• concrete.

Important:

• All materials must be fully separated before arrival.
• Take your own shovel/s with you.
• Mixed or unseparated loads will not be accepted.
• Normal site operating, safety, and EPA licence requirements apply. 

Find the times and locations for Murrindindi's Resource and Recovery Centres and Landfill 

The waste must be directly related to the January 2026 bushfires and it applies to:

• residents,
• landholders,
• businesses, and
• primary producers disposing of eligible disaster waste.

What do I need to bring with me?

You will need to bring:

• A driver’s licence showing your address, or
• A rates notice or other proof of property location

This information is sighted only and not recorded.

Yes. For safety, compliance, and audit purposes, staff will:

• Visually inspect loads to confirm they are eligible bushfire related disaster waste,
• Confirm waste is consistent with the January 2026 bushfires,
• Direct separated materials to the appropriate areas on site.

Loads that do not meet requirements may be refused.

Yes. Businesses and contractors have additional mandatory requirements.

Contractors must provide, prior to disposal:

• company name and ABN
• contractor contact details
• property owner name and contact details
• property address where the bushfire related waste was generated

For eligible bushfire waste disposed of on behalf of residents during the waiver period, no disposal charges apply. However, material will not be accepted without complete and accurate information.

A declaration confirming the waste is eligible for either Gate Fee Rebate or Waste Levy Waiver will be provided at the RRC for completion.

Yes. Asbestos is subject to strict conditions:

• landfill only (Alexandra Landfill)
• prior approval is required before disposal
• must be correctly identified
• must be double wrapped and sealed in accordance with EPA Victoria requirements
• must be presented in liftable parcels (approximately 20–30 kg)

Soil contaminated with asbestos cannot be accepted.

If you’re unsure:

• contact Council before attending for advice, or
• speak with site staff once you have made an appointment.

Staff understand that clean‑up needs vary and can help determine eligibility.

Visit Resource Recovery Centres and Landfill page for details on opening times, locations and more.

You can also sign up for the LoopedIn Councils app to find your kerbside collection dates and more.