Campaspe Shire Council municipal recovery manager Keith Oberin said the Victorian Government program had been running in Rochester for about six weeks.
Mr Oberin urged Rochester residents to register their address and place all remaining household flood waste onto their nature strips as soon as possible.
“Once the collection program ends in Rochester, residents will need to transport flood waste to a council transfer station,” Mr Oberin said.
“Flood waste is being accepted at transfer stations free of charge up until the end of the year.
“After that time, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning will revoke their free landfill program and we will need to start charging again.”
Council informed that all glass, chemicals and paints need to be separated when placed onto the nature strip.
With regard to building waste removal, Mr Oberin said it depended on an individual’s insurance status as to when that gets removed.
“The collection program run by Emergency Recovery Victoria is for household flood waste only — things like white goods, furniture, bagged rubbish,” he said.
“If you are insured, building waste is the responsibility of the insurer to remove from your property.
“If you are not insured, Emergency Recovery Victoria is conducting free structural assessments. These assessments will provide you with advice on the type of work required.”
To complete the flood waste collection registration, fill out the online form on council’s website or phone council on 1300 666 535.
There is a separate registration form to remove sandbags from your property. This is also available on council’s website or by phoning council.
If you require assistance getting household flood waste from your home to the nature strip, phone the Emergency Recovery Victoria Flood Relief Hotline on 1800 560 760.
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