Bundled branch collection
Residents can have their small branches collected from their nature strip with our free collection service.
Book your bundled branch collection
Prepare your branches for collection
Your bundled branches should be:
- tied together with cotton string, jute or twine only
- up to 1.8 metres (6 feet) long
- up to 30 centimetres (1 foot) wide.
Place your bundled branches on your nature strip the night before your collection.
What we won't collect
We won't collect:
- garden waste in plastic bags
- bundles tied with wire or plastic
- roots, rocks and soil
- succulent plants
- ivy or blackberries
- tree stumps
- agave/succulent plants and palm tree stumps/fronds
- yuccas.
Note: Material in plastic bags will not be collected.
Ready to book your collection?
Complete the online booking form through our customer portal to arrange your free collection.
Book your collection
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for bundled branch collection?
This service is available to City of Whittlesea residents, including renters. It's not available to businesses.
Why recycle your branches?
We transform your bundled branches into mulch for preschools, schools and community groups.
Help us supply them with quality mulch by sticking to the collection guidelines.