Residents can put out their green-lid bins for collection, and the Surf Beach tip is starting to accept some fire-affected waste, the Eurobodalla Shire Council says.
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The council said contractors would provide extra kerbside pick-up of green waste for four weeks between Monday, January 27 and Friday, February 21.
During this time, residents could put out their green-lid bins every week for collection.
Households could also take a ute or trailer load of leaves and branches, outdoor furniture, garden implements, dog kennels, clothes lines and kids play equipment to the tip with no charge at Surf Beach tip.
However, residents with fire-impacted properties were urged to wait for the free NSW Government clean-up. Register at service.nsw.gov.au.
"Now Surf Beach tip is back in operation, we can begin accepting some burnt garden waste or general fire-affected waste," Eurobodalla Shire Council Mayor Liz Innes said.
"I know the community has been frustrated - we've all been frustrated.
"Surf Beach tip has been on fire and it's been a struggle to accommodate the community's waste, but council staff have been working hard to find solutions and I'm happy we can now give residents some relief.
"This is great news for our community, but please remember our facilities have been under considerable strain, and our tip staff are just doing their job.
"Please treat them with kindness and respect and they will return the favour."
Council's Director of Planning Lindsay Usher said the free load applied to fire-affected waste only, otherwise standard tip fees applied.
He said trees and branches with a diameter of 20 centimetres or more couldn't currently be accepted at any of the shire's tips.
"Surf Beach tip is still affected by fire, and patience will be needed when arriving at the facility," Mr Usher said.
"There is still limited internet with no EFTPOS, so any payments will need to be cash unless you are an existing account holder."
Moruya is closed until further notice due to fire damage.
On Sunday, January 26, the council said Brou tip was also closed until further notice due to bushfires.
Residents with fire-impacted properties are urged to wait for the free NSW Government clean-up - register at service.nsw.gov.au
For more information on Eurobodalla's waste management facilities visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/waste or contact Council's waste services team on 4474 1024.
Surf Beach Waste Management Facility
Where: Off George Bass Drive at the roundabout at the Surf Beach bypass.
Phone: 4471 2462
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday - 7am to 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays - 8am to 3.45pm
- Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Due to bushfire impact, there is no eftpos available - cash or existing account customers only.
