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Correct disposal of sandbags collected in January

Posted on Wednesday 7th of February, 2024,

Greater Shepparton City Council is advising residents of the appropriate way to dispose of sandbags collected during the flood event in January this year.

It was fantastic to see the community prepare diligently for the flood event in January, with sandbags collected from six collection points across Greater Shepparton. Sandbags are a single use item and should not be emptied and reused, as they fall apart over time.

Now that the threat of flooding has eased, residents are advised to do the following with their sandbags:

Spread the sand on your lawn or use in the garden
Use for landscaping or flower beds
Throw out discarded bags (without sand) in your red lid bin
Take discarded bags to the Shepparton Resource Recovery Centre

DON’T

Reuse sandbags that have been filled with sand
Reuse sandbags that have been contaminated by flood waters
Dump sandbags in rivers, on nature strips, in public places or roadway gutters

If residents are unable to physically dispose of the sandbags themselves due to a serious injury, disability or being elderly, they can contact Council for assistance by phoning 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.