Wood Chipping Service

Council offers free wood chipping services in Bargo, Wilton and Warragamba as a handy way for residents to manage garden waste more easily. If you have branches, prunings, large shrubs or other garden cuttings that are too big for your green bin, this service can help.

Upcoming Service Dates

Saturday 9 May 2026 8am - 3pm
25 Government Rd, Bargo
Saturday 30 May 2026 8am - 3pm
Wilton Recreation Reserve

Wood Chipping services for the 2026/27 financial year will commence in September 2026.

Accepted & Not Accepted Items

Accepted Items:

Tree branches, trunks and large shrubs
Minimum length: 1 metre
Maximum diameter: 400 mm
Maximum volume per booking: 5 cubic metres of garden material

Not Accepted Items:

Tree stumps or root balls
Vines and garden weeds (e.g. dandelions, thistles, etc)
Woody weed species that are flowering, fruiting or in seed
Grass clippings, hedge trimmings, palm leaves, yucca and cycades
Posts, stakes, sleepers, wire and ropes
Material that is tied up or in bags
Material with dirt or soil
Metal, concrete, asbestos, building materials or general waste
Vegetation generated as part of business or commercial operation

Wood Chipping Sevice staff may refuse any material that cannot be accepted for processing. If this happens, it will be up to the individuals to take the material away and dispose of it properly at their own cost.

Eligibility Criteria

To use this service, please make sure you meet the criteria below:

Bookings must be for a registered property in Wollondilly receiving waste collection services (red, yellow or green bin)
Proof of address will need to be shown on the day (NSW Driver Licence, Service NSW Photo Card, or a current rates or utility notice)
This service is for residents only and is not available to commercial operators, businesses or vacant land

How it works on the day

On the day of your booking:

Make sure your load meets the accepted items criteria
Keep your load to a maximum of 5 cubic metres
Use a suitable vehicle and make sure your load is covered
Bring valid ID and wear closed-in shoes
Follow the 10 km/h speed limit, site signage and staff directions
Turn off your engine before unloading
Keep children under 12 and pets inside the vehicle and supervised at all times
Do not approach plant or machinery
Make sure doors, hatches and gates are closed before leaving

Please note:

No smoking, vaping or mobile phone use
No offensive language or unsafe behaviour
No photos or videos without permission
No scavenging
Accepted material and woodchips cannot be returned

Locations

Bargo Hardstand
25 Government Road, Bargo
(access via Anthony Road, next to the former Bargo Waste Management Centre)

Wilton Recreation Reserve
30 Broughton Street, Wilton
(access via Hornby Street, next to Hannaford Oval)

Warragamba Waste Management Centre
9 Production Avenue, Warragamba
(access via the concrete driveway near the mobile phone tower)

Each location has specific dates available throughout the year. please check the options when making a booking through the customer portal.

Terms & Conditions

Before making a booking, please read the service Terms & Conditions.

Wood Chipping Terms & Conditions

Frequently asked questions

Can I take chipped material home?

Unfortunately chipped material cannot be returned to residents. This is due to safety reasons and to prevent the spread of noxious weeds such as African Olive and Privet that are accepted for mulching in this service.

All chipped material will be composted to Australian standards and processed into compost and landscaping material.

Can someone else drop-off vegetation on my behalf?

Yes! someone can attend on your behalf, but this must be arranged when you make the booking. As part of the booking process, you will need to provide the individuals:

full name
address
vehicle registration number
contact number
reason for attending on your behalf

When they arrive, they must show valid identification at entry. Accepted forms of ID include a NSW Driver Licence, Service NSW Photo Card, or a current rates or utility notice.

Wood Chipping Service