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Covid-19 Information and Updates - Updated 22 February 2021
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To reduce the number of face-to-face interactions with the community and protect our staff and their ability to carry out ongoing essential services, the Derwent Valley Council Offices are open to the public from 10am - 4pm from Monday 24 August for essential visits only.

Council operating hours are still 8.15am – 5pm (Mon - Fri) and Council services can be accessed over the phone, by email or via our website. We encourage all enquiries by phone or email where possible.

Information on the Tasmanian Government and Council's response to COVID-19.

This information includes support available to individuals, business and community organisations including grant funding and mental health support and where to access further information around the pandemic and Council services.

Information on the Tasmanian COVID Vaccination Program.

Please stay home, save lives. Practise social distancing and good hygiene practises.

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Refuse Sites

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Peppermint Hill Refuse Site

Physical Address: Dean Street, New Norfolk

Operating Hours

Summer Hours: Starting on the first Monday after the commencement of Daylight Savings. Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm, Weekends 10:30am – 3:30pm.
Winter Hours: Starting on the first Monday after the completion of Daylight Savings Monday to Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm, Weekends 10:30am – 3:30pm.

Download the Peppermint Hill fees and charges list

Please note that on days of a Total Fire Ban and or extreme high winds the Peppermint Hill Refuse Site will be closed. 
Council apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause our ratepayers but safety is our number one concern. 
Please check the Tas Fire Service Website for information regarding Total Fire Ban days.

Residents wanting to access the refuse disposal area are required to present their current drivers licence or other identification with a Derwent Valley address on it.

Cars, utilities and cars with trailers will be able to access the area to dispose of domestic waste, green waste, white goods, e-waste, TV’s, metals and all other recyclable items.

Disposal of Refrigerators or Freezers - These must have the doors removed and a certificate from a refrigeration mechanic must be shown to the tip operator confirming removal of the gas unit.

Disposal of Car Bodies - Not accepted.

Drum Muster - Is conducted on a weekly basis (Thursday) in accordance with the refuse operating hours listed above. To arrange an appointment please contact the Landfill Operator on 0410 071 798 or alternatively contact Councils Technical Officer on (03) 6261 8509.

National Park Waste Transfer Station

Physical Address: Gordon River Road, National Park
Operating Hours: Wednesday and Saturday 11am - 12.30pm

Download the National Park fees and charges list

Please note that on Days of a Total Fire Ban and or extreme high winds the National Park Waste Transfer Station will be closed.  
Council apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause our ratepayers but safety is our number one concern.  
Please check the Tas Fire Service Website for information regarding Total Fire Ban days.

For more information on waste disposal please contact the Technical Officer (03) 6261 8509.