Tag: recycling
Four bin roll-out welcomed
Brimbank council has welcomed the state government’s Recycling Victoria package.
Under the package, a four bin system will rolled out across the state from next...
Morning brew diverted from landfill
Melbourne has a strong reputation for its coffee, but with that comes a growing number of takeaway coffee cups ending up in landfill.
To help...
Drive-through recycling day returns
Brimbank's pop-up drive through recycling initiative is returning for a second instalment.
Residents will be able to carry out their spring cleaning and take their...
Glass recycling hits the roads
Recycled glass will soon be put to use in Brimbank’s roads.
The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has been awarded a $200,000 grant to trial...
Recycling collections resume in Brimbank
Recycling collections have resumed in Brimbank.
The council stuck a deal with SKM receivers, KordaMentha to have Brimbank's recycling sent to SKM's Laverton North processing...
BYO containers program helping Mount Zero Olives to reduce waste
A Sunshine West olive company is on a mission to reduce its use of plastic by allowing customers to bring their own containers to...
Government loan to fix recycling mess
The state government has provided a $10 million loan to SKM’s receivers to clean up thousands of tonnes of recycling stockpiled in warehouses around...
Recyclables destined for landfill
Recyclable material from Brimbank’s kerbside collections will again be sent to landfill after the Environment Protection Authority slapped a ban on contractor SKM Recycling.
EPA...
Pupils put in top effort
Pupils at University Park Primary School are taking an important cause to the floors of Keilor Central.
Grade 1 and 2 pupils at the St...
Call for action on waste crisis
The Brimbank council has called on the state government to re-evaluate recycling and waste management.
In a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into the current...
Council puts a lid on food waste
Brimbank residents have even more incentive to embrace their greener side.
The council has introduced a new home composting program, which offers rebates on composting...
Green light for resumption of recycling
The SKM recycling saga is over – for Brimbank at least.
SKM Services has been given permission to resume accepting recyclable waste materials at its...
Learning from the litter wall
A colourful creation is helping spread a poignant message in Sunshine.
A mural adorning a wall opposite Sunshine station features native animals surrounded by litter.
Friends...
Charges over recycle fire
The company at the centre of a recycling crisis which has resulted in tonnes of kerbside recycling being sent to landfill in recent weeks...
Drive through declutter
For one day only, recycling unwanted items will be as simple as taking a car trip to Sunshine.
Brimbank residents will be able to load...
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Netball competition continues to grow
The Western Netball League is continuing to grow with the league set to have more than 70 teams next season.
Big plans are in place...
