Transfer Stations Locations and Contacts
Baw Baw Shire Council operates four transfer stations, which are managed by Solo Resource Recovery to service our residents. General enquiries should be directed to Solo on 1300 GOSOLO (1300 467 656).
The transfer stations are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
Lardner Transfer Station
Simpson Road, Lardner
Phone: 5626 1399
Operating times: 10.00am - 4.00pm every day
Trafalgar Transfer Station
Giles Road, Trafalgar
Phone: 0407 505 108
Operating times: 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Neerim South Transfer Station
Neerim East Road, Neerim South
Phone: 0438 281 444
Operating times: 10.00 am - 4.00pm on Friday and Sunday
Erica Transfer Station
Mathiesons Road, Erica
Phone: 0400 251 620
Operating times: 12.00pm - 4.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
You can deposit up to three cubic metres of general rubbish at our transfer stations. Disposal fees vary depending on the type and quantity of rubbish you are disposing.
Our transfer stations do not accept builders waste (bricks, concrete, soil, etc).
Dead animals cannot be placed in any kerbside bins or taken to Council’s transfer stations. They may be taken to your local vet or animal cremation service for disposal (fees may apply).
You must secure your load before visiting the transfer station as a penalty under the Environment Protection Act 1970 will apply for litter generated from your vehicle.
New Accepted Recyclables at the Transfer Stations
From July 2026, Council will provide free recycling to residents of textiles, polystyrene and soft plastic.
Acceptable textiles include clothing, footwear, linen and accessories such as bags, hats, belts and jewellery.
Polystyrene must be white, clean and free of contaminants.
Commercial polystyrene (clean) is accepted for a fee of $6.50 per cubic metre.
Both hard and soft plastic are now accepted at the transfer stations. Accepted hard plastic includes garden pots, milk and bread crates, buckets, garbage bins and storage containers.
Accepted soft plastic includes shopping bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, biscuit packets, confectionary packets and frozen food bags.
Glass recycling bins are also provided at the transfer stations, to improve the quality of glass collected and reduce glass contamination in the mixed recycling bins.
The transfer stations have separate collection bins for each of these waste streams, and staff will be happy to assist you locate the correct bin and answer any questions.
Below is a list of items that can be recycled free of charge at our transfer stations:
- E-waste
- Metal
- Glass
- Hard and soft plastic
- Aluminium
- Paper and cardboard
- Textiles
- Polystyrene
- Automotive oils and batteries.
Further information can be found in our Transfer Station Information Guide(PDF, 202KB) and also available from our customer service centre, at the transfer stations, or can be mailed out upon request.
Other Disposable Items
Paint tins (but not chemical containers) are accepted at each of our transfer stations at nominal fees. Empty paint tins are free.
Mattresses are accepted for a fee of $30.00 for each single mattress and $30.00 for each single mattress base and $43.50 for each double/queen/king mattress and $43.50 for each double/queen/king mattress base.
Separate your Recyclables to Reduce your Costs
Most recyclables can be deposited free of charge at our transfer stations (except green organics). Your costs can be reduced significantly by separating your recyclables from other waste – place your recyclables in individual containers separate from your other waste (or clearly separate them in your load). This makes it much easier for the transfer station staff to assess your load and charge only for your waste.
FOGO is currently not accepted at the transfer stations.
Hard Waste
A free annual "at call" kerbside hard waste collection service or free transfer stations drop off is available to residents with a Council kerbside garbage service.
This service replaced the hard waste vouchers previously issued with rates notices.
For more information click here.
Disposal of Asbestos and Contaminated Soils
Asbestos is not accepted at our transfer stations. For more information about disposal of Asbestos in your area, visit the Environmental Protection Authority website or call 1300 372 842.
Asbestos in Victoria is a comprehensive resource to help you understand the risks of asbestos, and how to safely manage or remove it.
For more information about disposal of contaminated soils, contact Gippsland Water on 1800 050 500.