To help residents clear out their gardens and tidy up their properties this summer, Cardinia Shire Council is holding free green waste drop off days this February.
From 7–14 February 2026, residents can drop off their green waste at the Future Recycling Transfer Station in Pakenham.
This free service gives residents a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of green waste, in addition to the optional food and garden waste bin.
Residential green waste can be dropped off, including:
garden clippings
tree branches and trunks (up to 30 centimetres wide and 1 metre long)
weeds
grass clippings
leaves
flowers
Drop-off dates and location
Future Recycling Transfer Station, 30–32 Exchange Drive, Pakenham
Operating times:
Saturday 7 February: 8am – 2pm
Sunday 8 February: Closed
Monday 9 – Friday 13 February: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday 14 February: 8am – 2pm
This drop-off service is only open to Cardinia Shire residents, so please present photo ID as proof of residence when you arrive. Residential green waste is only accepted via cars, utes and trailers; commercial vehicles or business operators cannot access this service to dispose of green waste.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Brett Owen is encouraging the community to use this opportunity to dispose of excess garden waste responsibly.
To find out more information on all upcoming waste events, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dropoff
