The City of Greater Geelong is waiving fees for residents dropping off fallen trees and branches at its Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre in the aftermath of a violent storm that swept through last week.
The city will also do a clean up of fallen branches on properties.
Crews have been inundated with more than 420 requests for help with fallen trees or branches, which will take them several weeks to properly respond to, council said.
“We understand this has been a challenging and distressing period for many residents,” mayor Stephanie Asher said.
“Hopefully this free drop-off initiative makes the clean-up that little bit easier.
“We thank the community for showing patience while city crews work through an extremely high number of requests for service as quickly as possible.”
Bellarine Peninsula residents are asked to bring their proof of residence, to receive our subsidised service at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.
The storm-damaged timber can be dropped off in domestic-sized trailers until Sunday, November 14.
Residents unable to attend the Drysdale facility can lodge a request for service before Sunday, via geelongaustralia.com.au/trees/task/item/8cbb7f728734baa.aspx.
Trees and branches must be publicly accessible, as our crews will not be going onto private property. Stack material neatly on your nature strip and ensure that there is still access for pedestrians to pass by.
Council said it may take up to a month for all trees and branches to be removed.
