Christmas Closure and Waste Collection

Published 11th December 2025

Plan ahead for the holiday season with our updated closure and waste collection schedules!

Council Office

  • Closing: 12:00 pm, Friday 19 December 2025
  • Reopening: 9:00 am, Monday 05 January 2026

Mallee Kids Childcare Centre

  • Closing: 6:00 pm, Thursday 18 December 2025
  • Reopening: 7:30 am, Monday 05 January 2026

Waste Collection
Please note the adjusted waste collection dates for the holiday period:

  • Christmas Week: Collection will occur on Wednesday 24 December
  • New Year’s Week: Collection will occur on Friday 02 January

Karoonda Waste Depot Hours

  • The Waste Depot will be closed during the last week of December and the first week of January
  • Reopening: Wednesday 07 January 2026

Emergency Contact
For any urgent matters during the closure period, please call 0481 857 816.


Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season!