A large amount of waste that goes to landfill is garden cuttings. This represents a wasted resource. In landfill, garden cuttings break down and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while producing liquid waste known as leachate that can impact on the environment.
Drop off locations for Garden Cuttings
1 drop off business matches on Garden Cuttings within approx 60km of Mandurah WA
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFR McGeough Resource Recovery Facility | Corner of Brockway Road and Lemnos Street | Shenton Park | WA | 6008 |
Pick up locations for Garden Cuttings
4 pick up businesses match your query on Garden Cuttings
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| Business Name | Details | Picks up | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Bins | Pick up is offered on bulk quantities only, for smaller... | WA (Metro Area Only) | May apply |
| BiobiN Technologies | The pick service is either structured for on call when ... | WA | May apply |
| Cleanaway - A Transpacific Business | Please contact Cleanaway to enquire about pick-up detai... | WA | May apply |
| Worms Downunder | On-site systems available for purchase or lease. | Nationally | May apply |
What are Garden Cuttings?
Garden cuttings include leaves, grass clippings, branches, hay, flowers, sawdust, woodchips and bark.
Environmental Benefits
Composting garden cuttings at home, or using council collection services can:
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfill
- reduce leachate production in landfills
The use of compost in gardening, landscaping, horticulture and agriculture can:
- reduce the amount of watering required
- reduce the amount of synthetic fertilisers needed
- improve the structure, fertility and health of soils
- help to repair soils suffering from poor management
More Information
See Planet Ark's Reusing and Recycling Garden Cuttings Factsheet (download from Resources below) for further information about what you can do.
Visit the resource centre to find out more about home composting and worm farming.
Resources
- Garden Cuttings Recycling Factsheet (790kb pdf file)
Compost or mulch your garden cuttings and trimmings - find out how!
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