From 10 - 13 April 2026, Cardinia Shire residents can drop off their excess green waste for free at the Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre in Lysterfield.
In addition to the kerbside food and garden bin, and hard waste, residents are encouraged to use this free service to clear garden materials from their properties and dispose of them responsibly.
This free service is a simple and sustainable way to manage excess green waste, helping residents to reduce fire‑fuel loads, create safer properties, minimise pest risks, and contribute to a cleaner, tidier neighbourhood.
Residential green waste can be dropped off, including:
- garden clippings
- tree branches and trunks (up to 30 centimetres wide and 1 metre long)
- weeds
- leaves
- flowers
Drop-off dates and location
Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre, 840 Wellington Rd, Lysterfield
Operating times:
- Friday 10 April: 7am to 3:30pm
- Saturday 11 April: 8am to 11:30am
- Sunday 12 April: 8am to 11:30am
- Monday 13 April: 7am to 3:30pm
This drop-off service is only open to Cardinia Shire residents, so please present photo ID as proof of residence when you arrive. Residential green waste is only accepted via cars, utes and residential trailers; commercial vehicles or business operators cannot access this service to dispose of green waste.
All the collected green waste is turned into high‑quality soil conditioner, which is used to support Victorian farms and gardens.
