Council Lends A Helping Hand With Free Green Waste Disposal Until Sunday

After days of wild weather across the Mackay region, many residents are now facing the familiar task of clearing fallen branches, leaves and storm debris left behind by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.

In a welcome show of community support, Mackay Regional Council has announced free green waste disposal to help households safely and quickly clean up after the system’s impact, with the offer available until Sunday, the 18th of January.

With yards littered with debris and clean-up efforts well underway, the initiative is designed to ease the burden on residents while helping restore neighbourhoods affected by the recent weather conditions.

Free dumping of household green waste is available at several transfer stations across the region. The Paget facility is open seven days a week, Sarina is operating from Monday to Wednesday, and Gargett Transfer Station is open on Monday and Tuesday. Bucasia and Walkerston green waste transfer stations will also be open over the weekend to cater for increased demand.

The free disposal service will remain in place until close of business this Sunday, giving residents time to safely clear their properties once conditions allow.

Council has reminded residents to take care during clean-up activities, particularly when handling large branches or working around unstable debris following the wet and windy conditions.

As the region continues to recover, the temporary measure is being welcomed as a practical and timely gesture, helping the community bounce back after another period of challenging weather.

Residents are encouraged to make use of the service while it is available and to continue looking out for one another as clean-up efforts continue across the Mackay region.

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Council is offering free green waste disposal to help residents clean up after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. Photo supplied

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