This new service is being introduced in response to feedback received from residents who participated in the shire wide Future of Waste Services Survey. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts - results from the survey continue to play a part in shaping our waste services.

The aim is to help residents as they undertake bushfire preparation, general yard and property maintenance or land regeneration, and removal of woody weed species such as African Olive or Privet.

• Tree branches, trunks and large shrubs
• Length: one metre or more
• Diameter: maximum is 400mm
• Maximum of 5 cubic metres of vegetation
  per visit.

• Tree stumps or root balls
• Vines and garden weeds (e.g. dandelions, thistles, etc)
• Woody weed species that are flowering, fruiting or in seed
• Grass clippings, hedge trimmings, palm leaves, yucca & cycades
• Posts, stakes, sleepers, wire and ropes
• Material that is tied up or in bags
• Material with dirt or soil
• Metal, concrete, asbestos, building materials or general waste
• Vegetation generated as part of business or commercial operation.

Event staff reserve the right to reject material which is not acceptable for processing. All materials which are rejected are the responsibility of the vehicle occupants and must be taken off site for appropriate disposal at the cost of the booking holder.

Wollondilly residents can book a time slot at any of the following locations:

• Bargo - Bargo Hardstand (adjacent to Bargo Waste Management Centre) – 25 Government Rd, Bargo (access via Anthony Rd) - 8am-3pm

• Saturday 3 May
• Saturday 13 September
• Saturday 15 November 

• Wilton - Wilton Recreation Reserve (adjacent to Hannaford Oval) – 30 Broughton St, Wilton (access via Hornby St) - 8am-3pm

• Saturday 31 May
• Saturday 27 September
• Saturday 6 December 

Warragamba - Old Warragamba Waste Management Site, 9 Production Avenue - 8am-3pm

• Saturday 5 April
• Saturday 6 September
• Saturday 25 October 

1. Steps to Prepare and Transport Your Vegetation to the Event

Before pruning or removing trees on private property, it is very important to verify if Council approval is needed this will avoid any enforcement action. Click here for more information:

• Complete the relevant checksrelating to approvals to prune or remove the vegetation at the booking address.
• Apply and receive any approvals if required prior to any vegetation works being undertaken.
• Vegetation Load Limit: 5 cubic metres per drop off.
• Transport Requirements: Use a suitable vehicle to transport the material and ensure it is covered.
• Entry Requirements: Wear closed footwear and bring valid identification. 

Please ensure that your vegetation meets our acceptance criteria to prevent your load from being rejected upon arrival.

2. Arriving at the Event

On the day of your booking, please arrive to the event location on time. All vehicles must adhere to 10 km/h speed limit. Please observe signage and follow event staff instructions. 

3. At the Event

Seatbelts must be worn at all times whilst driving. In the unloading zone, please turn off your car engine and then take care to unload your vegetation safely. Pets and children under 12 years of age must remain inside the vehicle and be supervised at all times. On site plant and machinery must not be approached. Check that all doors, hatches and gates are closed before exiting the site.

4. Event Rules

• No smoking or vaping permitted
• No mobile phone usage
• Offensive language and unsafe behaviour will be not tolerated and offenders will be excluded from the site and future use of the service. The NSW Police will also be contacted were appropriate
• No video or photographs can be taken without prior permission.
• No scavenging is permitted during the event. Accepted vegetation and the woodchips will not be returned
• Report any incidents or concerns to event staff immediately.

Before placing a booking, please read the terms and conditions. Terms and conditions can be found here.

Yes - This needs to be pre-arranged during the booking process and include the details of the representative as per below.

• Full name
• Address
• Vehicle registration number
• Contact number
• Reason why they will be attending on your behalf

The representative person attending on your behalf must show a form of identification for themselves on entry. Acceptable forms of identification includes a NSW Drivers Licence, Service NSW Photo Card, Current Rates or Utility Notice.

Failure by a representative person to provide accepted form of identification on entry will result in the cancellation of the booking and no entry.

Unfortunately chipped material cannot be returned to residents. This is due to safety reasons and to prevent the spread of noxious weeds such as African Olive and Privet that are accepted for mulching in this service.

All chipped material will be composted to Australian standards and processed into compost and landscaping material.