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Waste and recycling

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 helps manage your waste and divert some of it from landfill. Find out how to assemble, install and maintain one.

Report it to us

Let us know when you spot something that's not quite right as you go about your day in Banyule. Reporting the matter helps our community.

Waste and recycling fees

A full listing of waste and recycling fees and charges.

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.

Greenwrap newsletter

Subscribe to Greenwrap to start each month with our environment events, news, Bush Crew Diaries, Climate Action Project updates and more.

State of the environment

Engaging our detailed emissions reduction plans, case studies and measured achievements, the report is an annual look into what we have delivered to keep our climate healthy and environment green.

Sustainability and stewardship

Get involved in our environment and sustainability programs, receive an indigenous plant, join a friends of group and support our local biodiversity.

Climate action

We are committed to zero net emissions by 2028 for Council operations, and support the community in their efforts to reduce emissions.

Environment and sustainability

Learn about the local environment and initiatives that are making your Council and homes more sustainable.

Bushland and biodiversity

What we are doing to protect the bushland habitats that provide refuge for our indigenous biodiversity.

Council services during state of emergency

Waste & environment

Waste and recycling

A dirt cheap way to divert food waste

Rethink Centre waste education

Green cone user guide

Report it to us

Waste and recycling fees

Dispose of your waste the right way

Environment and sustainability

Greenwrap newsletter

State of the environment

Sustainability and stewardship

Climate action

Environment and sustainability

Bushland and biodiversity

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