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Free scrap metal disposal this October

Huon Valley Council is offering a free scrap metal drop-off at Southbridge and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations this October. This service gives residents an easy way to recycle unwanted metal items and help reduce landfill. Scrap metal collection dates Saturday 18 October – Sunday 26 October 2025 What can be dropped off Please note fridges and air…

Little voices, big ideas for Cygnet

Huon Valley Council has made sure Cygnet’s next generation has its say on the future of their community, with more than 300 students from Prep to Year 10 contributing to the new Cygnet Township Structure Plan. Through classroom activities and surveys at Peregrine School, Cygnet Primary and St James Catholic College, students shared what they…

Have you seen it? Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera)

Boneseed is a declared weed under the Tasmanian Biosecurity Act 2019 and is listed as a Priority 3 weed in the Huon Valley. In our region, management efforts are focused on containing the main infestation between Cygnet and Huonville, while aiming to eradicate any smaller, outlying populations. Why is boneseed a problem? Boneseed is recognised nationally as a Weed of National…

Maintain your roadside before Council’s Spray Program begins

The Huon Valley is gearing up for warmer weather, and with that comes the important task of keeping our roadsides safe, tidy, and fire-ready. From 22 September,Council will begin its annual Roadside Spray Program (weather permitting) to help control weeds and long grass along our road verges. With over 500km or rural roads, managing roadside vegetation is an…

Reforesting Huon Island: Community and Council working together

Last month, Huon Island has taken an important step toward regeneration thanks to the efforts of dedicated Friends of Huon Island Landcare volunteers, supported by a Huon Valley Council Natural Resource Management Environment Grant.  The project is part of an ongoing commitment to restore native vegetation and protect the island’s unique environment. For the volunteers,…

Tackling waste together

Huon Valley residents came together on Sunday 10 August to explore the findings of our recent community waste survey and discover new ways to tackle waste in our region.  The community event provided an opportunity for residents to dive into the survey results and understand what they mean for our local area – particularly organic…