Waste Education

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Here you’ll find information on upcoming events like pop up stalls, presentations and workshops on our waste topics including recycling, reducing and reusing your waste, and the journey of your waste beyond the bin.

Come to one of our public events

Come and meet our waste education officers at one of these upcoming events.

Green bin FAQ drop-in information sessions

Through May, June and July our waste education officers will be available to answer your questions about the green bin roll-out at a series of drop-in Q&A sessions.

  • Broadmeadows Library
    Tuesday 7 May, 4pm – 5pm
    Wednesday 26 June, 11.30am – 12.30pm
    Thursday 18 July, 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • Craigieburn Library
    Thursday 30 May, 11.45am – 12.45pm
    Wednesday 19 June, 3pm – 4pm
    Friday 5 July, 1.45pm – 2.45pm
  • Sunbury Library
    Friday 10 May, 10.45am – 11.45am
    Monday 3 June, 2pm – 3pm
  • Tullamarine Library
    Wednesday 29 May, 11.45am – 12.15pm
    Thursday 20 June, 4pm – 5pm

Recycle Right family workshops

A fun and interactive waste education workshop for kids aged 5 to 12 and their families!

Recycle Right information session

Learn how to get your recycling right, where it goes for processing and how we can all reduce waste to be more sustainable.

Book a session for your school or community group

We work with schools, community groups and local organisations in Hume to provide interactive information sessions on topics such as recycling right and reducing food waste.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for our 2024 program. If you would like to discuss booking a session, fill out the form below and we will be in contact with you soon.

School incursion bookings

Community group bookings