Council can provide public use of the Grantville Landfill weighbridge, under the following conditions:

• Monday – Friday, between 2pm and 3pm via booking only at no cost
• Use of the weighbridge and any associated damage to vehicle, caravan or trailer is the responsibility of the user
• Any damage to Council assets is the responsibility of the user
  
• The vehicle must be driven onto the weighbridge and caravan/trailer unhooked by the driver
• Users must follow all direction from the weighbridge operator and any instruction by staff members
• The measurement provided is for information only and does not substitute a Direct Measurement Ticket provided under the National Measurement Act 1960 or the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009 (Division 3.2).

Contact Grantville Landfill on (03) 5678 8739 to book.

Council strongly recommends engaging a licensed asbestos removalist to dispose of asbestos. Whether you use a licensed asbestos removalist, or remove the asbestos yourself, you must be sure it goes to a licensed landfill.

Asbestos from domestic properties within Bass Coast Shire can be accepted at Grantville Landfill. A Bass Coast Shire Council Rate Notice must be provided to validate the source. Loads from commercial operators will not be accepted.

To be accepted, the following conditions must be adhered to:

1. Be double wrapped in 2-micron thick building plastic (concrete underlay).
2. Be securely taped, right around, with waterproof tape (duct tape). No protrusions and packages must not be able to be torn open.
3. Be marked “CAUTION ASBESTOS”.
4. Be packaged in such a way that the client can handle bundles by themselves.
5. Maximum length is 1200mm. Maximum weight is not more that 25kg per bundle.
6. Must be delivered between 10.00am and 2.00pm.
7. Maximum load of 110kg (POA [Price On Application]).
8. In all cases, packaging and handling must satisfy weighbridge operator.
9. Operator’s decision is final. Landfill operator reserves the right to refuse any load.

General Householder Information - Asbestos

As a householder, you may carry out minor repairs on asbestos cement materials, as long as the recommended safety precautions for these activities are followed. However, some jobs are best left to the experts. If you are considering a renovation that involves disturbing large amounts of asbestos cement materials, removing friable asbestos products, or demolition of all or part of your property, don’t do this work yourself. Engage a licensed asbestos removalist who knows how to manage this work safely, and without risk to you or your neighbours. If you do want to remove a small amount of asbestos yourself, follow the advice provided on the Homeowner Removal page on the Asbestos Vic website.

Friable asbestos material should only be removed by engaging a licensed asbestos removalist.

For further information please visit the following website: https://www.asbestos.vic.gov.au/

Grantville Landfill staff are happy to provide guidance on how best to handle asbestos related material, and what steps are necessary for you to take prior to arriving at the facility. Please understand that if your material is not accepted, staff will provide valid reasons why. Council's terms of acceptance will not be negotiated under any circumstances.