The Waste Recovery Centre is currently unable to accept garden organics (FOGO), rubble and higher strength materials (including construction formwork plywood, poles, sleepers and oriented strand board) due to equipment repairs. Delays are expected from 18–25 June 2026. Opening hours remain unchanged. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while works are completed.
Learn about our precious grassland ecosystem and enjoy spotting a diverse range of colourful wildflowers.
Join our Bush Crew and Friends of Darebin Creek to enjoy a walk in the amazing Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve.
Wear covered walking shoes and BYO water.
The meeting point will be roughly 200m north of this entrance along the dirt maintenance track. Signage will be placed at the gate for guidance.
Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve, 377 Liberty Parade at Dougherty Road, Heidelberg West, 3081, View Map
377 Liberty Parade at Dougherty Road , Heidelberg West 3081
Free, bookings essential