Murrindindi Shire Council has announce an ‘Amnesty Period”for burning off in all residential areas, in preparation for the upcoming 2017 – 18 fire season.
From Sunday, October 1to midnight on Sunday, October 14, residents/landowners will be allowed to ‘burn off’ any vegetation material on their properties without obtaining a permit.
If burning off within a residential area, fires must not be any larger than one metrein diameter and one metre in height.
Residents burning off need to ensure that the smoke does not cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties.
For those who do not wish to burn off, Council is offering residents free disposal of their household vegetation material at all Waste Transfer Station sites from September 30 until October 15.
If you have any inquiries relating to open air burning please contact the Local Laws Unit on 5772 0376.