Medical waste assistance scheme

West Wimmera Shire Council offers a medical waste assistance scheme to support residents managing additional household waste due to home-based medical treatments.

The scheme assists people undergoing treatments such as dialysis or chemotherapy, which can produce large volumes of non-hazardous waste like dialysis solution bags, tubing, packaging and gloves.

Available support options

Eligible residents can choose one of the following options:

  • A second 120-litre general waste bin at no additional cost
  • A waiver of waste transfer station fees, capped at $400 per financial year
  • A waiver of the annual waste charge for one additional bin, where private collection is arranged

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a permanent resident of West Wimmera Shire
  • Provide medical documentation confirming their treatment and resulting waste needs
  • Submit an application for review

Approved assistance is granted for 12 months and can be renewed annually.

How to apply

Complete the medical waste assistance scheme application form below and submit it with supporting documentation.
Forms are available to download via the link below, or hard copy forms are available from any Council customer service centre.

For more information, contact Council’s Waste Management team on 13 99 72 or email council@westwimmera.vic.gov.au.

Download PDF form(PDF, 72KB)

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