Waste education
Our Waste Education officer engages with the community through a range of events, programs and partnerships to influence positive waste and recycling behaviours.
Programs and services are provided to schools to better educate our younger generation in waste and recycling, which seeks to encourage them to make sustainable choices well into the future.
For information on talks, presentations, tours or worm farms contact us via resourceeducator@melton.vic.gov.au.
Schools and Community Groups
Presentations and talks about waste and recycling can be given on site by Council's waste educator and can be tailored to suit your needs. Presentations are given free of charge (budget permitting). Interested schools and community groups are welcome to contact us via resourceeducator@melton.vic.gov.au
The Resource Smart Schools initiative is all about encouraging sustainability in schools, which means real savings for your school budget and the environment, as well as hands-on environmental learning for students of all levels. For more information contact Environment Education Victoria on 9341 8175 or email: resourcesmart@eev.vic.edu.au
Teachers
There are many readily available resources for teachers.
- Planet Ark has a dedicated RecyclingNearYou website
- The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard has original and sequel videos to get you thinking about the real cost of consumerism. Fast-paced and engaging for primary age upwards.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a man-made phenomenon, largely made up discarded plastics. We recommend viewing for ages six and up due to its stark visual impact, and that the video clip be supported by discussions with students about what they can do to make a positive environmental difference
- Keep Australia Beautiful has a focus on community action to address litter within communities
- Other environmental resources, including incursions and excursions arranged by Council, can be found on our Environment and sustainability webpages.
Community
Council's Bin Inspection Program gives great recyclers the chance to win each month.
If your kerbside waste and recycling bins are inspected and you've recycled right, you could be our next winner. If your bins are inspected you will have a tag on your bin. If you have a 'happy' tag your household has been automatically entered into our monthly draw. All winners will be contacted by council. Thanks again for recycling right.
List of winners below.
2024
| Month |
Name |
Suburb |
| January |
C Opazo |
Rockbank |
2023
| Month |
Name |
Suburb |
| January |
P Liu |
Harkness |
| February |
C Henderson |
Brookfield |
| March |
C Horoch |
Fraser Rise |
| April |
H Singh |
Hillside |
| May |
J Gray |
Harkness |
| June |
R Low |
Weir Views |
| July* |
A Palines |
Brookfield |
| August* |
E Timbayan |
Caroline Springs |
September
|
No inspections
undertaken |
|
| October |
A Farrell |
Diggers Rest |
| November |
S Manickman |
Melton South |
| December |
MChoi |
Melton South |
*Note: no bin inspections were undertaken in July and August 2023, however emails received in response to previous BIP 'Recycling Star' cards have been recognised.
Check what goes in which bin through our A - Z Waste Guide
Events
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting and removing rubbish. Find a site near you and register to join the clean up by visiting Clean Up Australia Day If you know of another site that needs love, attention, and a good clean, you can you can register your own clean-up site online.
There are also plenty of opportunities for local businesses and schools to get involved too. To find your closest clean- up site visit Clean Up Australia Day or download the Clean Up Australia Day app.
If you choose to register your own site, Melton City Council can assist with site planning and rubbish removal. Contact our Waste Services Department on 9747 5360 for more information or resourceeducator@melton.vic.gov.au.