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Free household hazardous waste collection

Residents are encouraged to take part in a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Southbridge Waste Transfer Station on Sunday 21 September 2025. The collection is hosted by TasWaste South and offers our community a safe way to dispose of unwanted and potentially harmful chemicals commonly found around the home. This is a great opportunity…

Spring sports field renewal and seasonal ground works

With spring now underway, Council is once again carrying out essential maintenance across our parks, ovals and open spaces to ensure our community can continue to enjoy safe and high-quality parks and sporting grounds throughout the year. Each year, additional care is taken during this season to prepare our grounds for summer sports. Between August…

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…