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Free green waste drop-off in Pakenham

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…

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