Introduction of green waste disposal fee

Published on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 3:58:30 PM

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes will introduce a fee for the disposal of green waste at the Bridgetown Waste Facility from Saturday, 1 August 2026.

This change reflects the increasing volume of green waste being received at the facility and the associated costs of handling, stockpiling, mulching and managing the material.

As volumes have increased, so too have the costs of providing the service. Until now, these costs have largely been subsidised by all ratepayers. The introduction of a user-pays system helps ensure that the cost of the service is covered by those who use it, rather than the wider community.

How will green waste be charged?

Green waste will now be charged at a flat rate of $32 per cubic metre (m³) or 5 waste tokens per m³.

Charges will be applied proportionately based on the volume of green waste presented. For example, a 0.2 m³ load would be charged at $6.40 or 1 token.

Why isn't the green waste composted on site?

Green waste received at the Waste Facility is made up of a wide range of materials and is not always suitable for composting. Loads can contain weeds, chemically treated vegetation, plastic pots, general rubbish and other contaminants. The presence of weeds, non-organic materials and other contaminants can affect the quality and suitability of the final compost product.

While on-site composting has been investigated, the Waste Facility is not currently suitable for this activity. Composting requires specialised infrastructure, ongoing management, significant environmental controls and appropriate buffer distances from neighbouring properties.

The Shire will continue to assess opportunities to improve green waste processing and organics resource recovery as funding, site capacity and operational requirements allow.

A reminder to Residents

Dumping green waste in bushland, reserves, road verges or other public areas is illegal and can have significant environmental impacts. Green waste often contains invasive weeds, plant diseases and seeds that can spread into natural areas and create long-term management issues.

Residents are encouraged to use the Waste Facility or consider reducing their volume of green waste by composting and mulching suitable material at home where practical.

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