Corner of Websters and Blackburn roads, Templestowe (Melway ref. 34D2)
Opening hours
Normal opening hours are Sundays 9.00am to 3.00pm.
We are closed on the following Sundays:
- 8 March 2020 - Labour Day
- 12 April 2020 – Easter
- 26 April 2020 - Anzac Day
- 10 May 2020 - Mother's Day
- 7 June 2020 - Queen's Birthday
- 4 September 2020 - Grand Final
- 1 November 2020 - Melbourne Cup
- 27 December 2020 – Christmas
Getting there
By car or truck
Entry is on Websters Road. Drive in and unload your garden waste or to pick up free mulch. No parking is available.
How much does it cost to drop off your garden waste?
We accept cash only.
| 2019/20 Prices | Residents | Non residents and businesses |
|---|---|---|
| Car boot | $40 | $50 |
| Station wagon, ute or small van | $55 | $65 |
| Single trailer level - 6'x4' | $55 | $65 |
| Single trailer heaped - 6'x4' | $85 | $100 |
| Single trailer high sides - 6'x4' | $155 | $175 |
| Tandem trailer level | $100 | $110 |
| Tandem trailer heaped | $155 | $175 |
| Tandem trailer high sides | $285 | $320 |
| Loading fee | $10 | $15 |
How do I obtain garden waste disposal vouchers?
If you live in a bush fire prone area you are entitled to 4 vouchers per year to dispose of one level trailer load of garden waste per voucher. To check your eligiblity visit garden waste vouchers.
What items can and cannot be dropped off?
Yes, we accept:
✔ Branches
✔ Tree prunings
✔ Logs (maximum 250mm diameter)
✔ Large garden cuttings
No, we don't accept:
✖ Soil
✖ Grass clippings
✖ Building material, bricks, steel or concrete
✖ Plastic bags
✖ Ivy, rose bushes or thorny material
✖ Bamboo leaves and stems
✖ Palm trees or branches
✖ Fence pailings
Can't find your item?
Check out our A-Z Waste and Recycling guide or contact us.
View composting products available for purchase
Visit our centre to purchase composting products. View the range of composting products available.
How to pick up free mulch
Bring your own trailer and tools to collect free mulch. The mulch has not been composted – therefore it is coarse and may contain noxious weeds.
