A dirt cheap way to divert food waste Did you know 40% of all waste in the typical Banyule rubbish bin is food waste which ends up in landfill? Find out if a Green Cone is for you and reduce how much you send to landfill.
Rethink Centre waste education We offer programs for all ages, including musical shows, activities, and tours. Part of a working waste management plant, just 7 km from Melbourne's CBD.
Green Cone: User guide A Green Cone can help you better manage your waste and divert some of it from landfill. Find out how they work and get all the details you need to assemble, install and maintain a Green Cone.
Report dumped rubbish Let us know when you spot something that's not quite right as you go about your day in Banyule. By reporting the matter you're helping the community across Banyule.
Dispose of your waste the right way Understand what you can put in your bin at home, and how to dispose of the rest of your waste.
Sustainable living: get involved Get involved in Banyule’s environment and sustainability programsL learn about our area, join an environmental group and support our local flora and fauna.
Subscribe to Greenwrap e-newletter Start each month with Banyule environment events, news, Bush crew diaries, Climate Action Project updates and more - subscribe to the Greenwrap e-newsletter.
Climate action We are committed to zero net emissions by 2028 for Council operations. We support the community in their efforts to reduce emissions.
Waste reduction To achieve our aim of zero waste, we plan to divert waste from landfill, encourage our residents and businesses to reduce their waste, and lobby governments and industries to bring about change.
Tree management on Council land We manage 200,000+ trees around Banyule. How to request a tree for your nature strip, or report a tree that needs pruning or removal.
Water management We are realising our aim of making Banyule a water sensitive city, by working to conserve drinking water and improving stormwater quality and waterway health.