As part of the state Government's support for bushfire affected Victorians, Minister for the Environment Steve Dimopoulos has announced waste levy fees will be waived at eligible local government landfills.
Along with other measures, $5 million will be invested towards waiving waste levies in eligible local government areas and fully cover landfill operator gate fees - ensuring all bushfire waste can be disposed of free of charge.
The following areas have been identified:
Alpine Shire Council
Ararat Rural City Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council
East Gippsland Shire Council
Golden Plains Shire Council
Greater Bendigo City Council
Horsham Rural City Council
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Mansfield Shire Council
Mildura Rural City Council
Mitchell Shire Council
Moira Shire Council
Mount Alexander Shire Council
Murrindindi Shire Council
Pyrenees Shire Council
Strathbogie Shire Council
Towong Shire Council
Wellington Shire Council
