The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire is in force until further notice. During this time, no fire may be lit in the open air without a permit.
Find out more about what you can and can’t do
Resource recovery facilities help residents sort their waste into recyclable and non-recyclable streams.
We accept general waste and recycling including glass and green waste, e-waste, soft plastics, scrap metal, white goods, batteries and engine oil at resource recovery facilities.
Our resource recovery facilities accept a variety of green waste all year round.
Terms and conditions outlined in relation to green waste vouchers, provided in the Spring 2025 and Autumn 2026 editions of Council's ShireLife newsletter.
Organic mulch is available at our resource recovery facilities by the trailer load. Compost can be delivered within the shire.
Asbestos can pose serious health risks if not handled correctly, and it’s illegal to dump it in kerbside bins or public places.
Find your closest resource recovery facility and view the opening hours.
If you are looking for free or cheap second-hand furniture, bikes, books and other pre-loved items visit one of our resale shops.
You can save time, effort and money by making a few small changes to the way you pack your load before your trip to a resource recovery facility.
Bring unused solar panels to our Romsey resource recovery facility. If still in working order, they'll be repurposed and reused!