Council offers a domestic woodchipping service for Sutherland Shire residents during the daylight saving months each year.
This service turns bulky tree branches and trunks into woodchips. You must be a resident and produce proof of identification on the day. This service is not available for use by commercial operators or commercial vehicles.
Upcoming summer woodchipping dates are:
- 12 October 2024
- 09 November 2024
- 14 December 2024
- 11 January 2025
- 08 February 2025
- 08 March 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm each day
Permission to remove or lop trees may need to be granted by the council's Tree Preservation Officer. Evidence of approval may be required.
You can take a load of mulch home with you when you bring buckets to fill (not bags).
The woodchipper will not be onsite on the day.
The summer woodchipping service may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather and Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. If this does occur the website will be updated to show the event has been cancelled.
This service turns bulky tree branches and trunks into woodchips.
Location: Council Depot, 13-15 Ethell Road, Kirrawee
Load branches into your trailer or car with the cut end of the branch towards the rear of the trailer.
Only cars, cars with trailers and utilities will be admitted to the site. Residents must remain in their car while the branches are unloaded by the council's staff.
Tree cuttings must be larger than one metre in length and no larger than 250 mm in diameter.
Residents will be required to ensure that all loads are covered before leaving the woodchipping site.
You’re welcome to take a load of mulch home with you. Bring buckets to fill (not bags).
The woodchipper will not be onsite on the day.
Please note: This service is not available for use by commercial operators or commercial vehicles.
- Lawn clippings
- Stumps Spiky or thorny materials
- Palm fronds
- Household waste
- Commercial/demolition/building waste.