ARARAT residents will have another reason to clean up their backyard in preparation for the upcoming fire season thanks to free green waste vouchers from Ararat Rural City Council.<\/p>\n
As part of the annual Green Waste Disposal Program, council will distribute a Fire Preparedness Brochure containing two free green waste disposal vouchers to properties across the municipality in late November.<\/p>\n
Each voucher offers residents the opportunity to dispose of up to 1 cubic metre of green waste at Council\u2019s Transfer Stations in Ararat, Elmhurst, Lake Bolac, Moyston, Pomonal, Tatyoon, Streatham and Willaura at the start of fire ready season (29 November to 19 December 2021).<\/p>\n
Ararat Rural City Council chief executive, Tim Harrison, said there\u2019s never been a better time to carry out a big clean-up of fallen debris before the fire season.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil\u2019s Parks and Gardens team have been working hard to clean up our streets by removing long grass, roadside debris, loose branches and other hazards caused by the recent storm to prepare for the fire season,\u201d Dr Harrison said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we approach December, it\u2019s a good time for you to start getting your property ready for any natural disasters that may impact our community down the track,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
With the fire danger period edging closer, residents are reminded to identify fire risks on their properties and have plans in place in case of an emergency. If you notice any fallen trees on debris on the roadside, please report it on Council\u2019s website or get in touch with their customer service desk to lodge a request.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know how important it is to be prepared and we\u2019re encouraging residents to do their bit and carry out a clean-up before fire season,\u201d Dr Harrison said.<\/p>\n
Green waste taken to the Transfer Station must be separate from other rubbish.<\/p>\n
Drop-offs exceeding the one cubic metre of green waste or any other items will be charged regular disposal rates.<\/p>\n
If you have any further questions, contact council\u2019s Emergency Management Coordinator Joel Farrow, on 5355 0283.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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