Need more information about the switch to four bins? See our list of frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 4-Bin Service
The Environmental & Public Health Service of Council is overseen by the Coordinator of Environmental Health. The Environmental Health Officers conduct inspections and investigations into issues of public health risk to ensure that the spread of communicable diseases are minimised within the municipality
Horsham Rural City Council aims to provide a level of health that will benefit all people of all ages throughout the community
Fees apply to the registration of food, health and accommodation premises and Septic Tank permits. Council fees are updated every financial year, see here for the current 2022/2023 environmental health fees(PDF, 87KB).
Council's Environmental Health Unit can be contacted on:
Telephone: (03) 5382 9777
Email: environmentalhealth@hrcc.vic.gov.au
Information on COVID and available support
Information for businesses and community groups on the sale of food under the Food Act 1984
Registered Premises under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
Information on needle and syringe disposal
Information on nuisances
Information on swimming pools and spas
Information on Tobacco Reforms
Information on onsite wastewater management
Information on Horsham Rural City Council's Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Our mosquito management program involves monitoring and identifying major breeding locations
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS) are now available for community members to collect
Horsham Rural City Council residents eligible to receive a Japanese Encephalitis virus vaccine can book an appointment at the Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub for free