Huon Valley Council provides residents with free green waste and scrap metal disposal at local Waste Transfer Stations on selected dates each year. These services help the community safely manage unwanted materials while reducing landfill waste.
Green waste drop-off
Available at all three Waste Transfer Stations (Southbridge, Cygnet, and Dover):
- 2025: Saturday 8 November – Sunday 16 November 2025
- 2026: Saturday 11 April – Sunday 19 April
- 2026: Saturday 7 November – Sunday 15 November
- 2027: Saturday 10 April – Sunday 18 April
- 2027: Saturday 6 November – Sunday 14 November
What you can bring:
- Leaves, branches, grass clippings, and general garden waste
Please note: Declared weeds are not accepted. For details on declared weeds in Tasmania, visit the NRE Tasmania website.
Scrap metal drop-off
Available at Southbridge (Huonville) and Cygnet only:
- 2025: Saturday 18 October – Sunday 26 October
- 2026: Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February
- 2026: Saturday 13 June – Sunday 21 June
What you can bring:
- Whitegoods (e.g. fridges, washing machines)
- Tools, bikes, and other scrap metal items
- Car bodies
Waste transfer station locations & opening hours
Southbridge (Huonville):
- Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cygnet:
- Wednesday – 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Dover:
- Tuesday – 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Who can use this service
- Free for Huon Valley residents and local businesses
- Not available for commercial collection service operators