CommunityEnergyNewsWaste Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership It has been a busy awards season with Merri-bek City Council being recognised for its…Donna LuckmanNovember 1, 2023
TravelTravel Local LegendsWasteWaste Local Legends All-electric e-cargo deliveries at the Brunswick Tool Library The Brunswick Tool Library has bought an electric cargo bike for tool deliveries thanks to…Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2023
Local LegendsNewsWasteWaste Local Legends Pre-loved homewares for those in need Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network (RIMERN) is a multi Rotary club project that supports…Donna LuckmanMarch 27, 2023
NewsWaste A new 4-bin waste service is coming to Merri-bek in July 2023 There will be changes to the number of bins you have, the size of your…Amy CharlestonJanuary 27, 2023
NewsWaste The closure of REDcycle and tips to reduce plastic waste Merri-bek City Council was saddened to hear of the suspension of the REDcycle program, which…Donna LuckmanNovember 14, 2022
NewsWaste Sell your stuff at the Garage Sale Trail Grab your bum bag for two big weekends of garage sales held simultaneously in garages,…Donna LuckmanOctober 18, 2022
NewsWaste Take part in the Eat It, Don’t Bin It Challenge this September Want to make a serious dent in the amount of food you waste? One of…Donna LuckmanSeptember 3, 2022
NewsWaste Using your FOGO bin for unavoidable food waste supports the circular economy The circular economy is all about avoiding waste, keeping products and materials in use, and…Donna LuckmanAugust 15, 2022
EventsWaste Recycle Right in Moreland Do bottle top lids go in the yellow bin? What happens to your recycling? Come…Donna LuckmanJuly 6, 2022
NewsWaste Get a discount on cloth nappies and reusable period products On average, children use 5,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies before becoming toilet trained. Our 2021…Donna LuckmanApril 8, 2022
EnergyNewsWaste Funding for communities to reduce waste, reuse resources and improve energy efficiency The Victorian Government has opened a new round of funding for communities to reduce waste,…Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022
NewsWaste Merri-bek residents to see a phased approach to new 4-bin system Merri-bek households will move to a 4-bin system as required by State Government reforms from mid-2023, with the addition…Erin BrissettDecember 16, 2021
EnergyNewsWaste How to recycle your old solar Solar panels, inverters and batteries – when it’s time to replace your solar system it’s…Donna LuckmanDecember 14, 2021
NewsWaste Merri-bek Sports Clubs showcased at COP26 in Glasgow We are excited to have our environmental work with local Merri-bek sports clubs on show…Donna LuckmanDecember 6, 2021
NewsWaste Reducing food waste and creating community Merri-bek Council partnered with the Jesuit Social Services Ecological Justice Hub during 2020 and 2021…Donna LuckmanNovember 11, 2021
NewsWaste Recycle Right in Moreland To celebrate National Recycling Week (8-14 November), Merri-bek City Council is hosting the community event…Donna LuckmanOctober 19, 2021
NewsWaste 36,000 less pieces of plastic There are 36,000 less pieces of plastic going to landfill, littering the streets, or bouncing…Donna LuckmanAugust 27, 2021
NewsProjectsWaste Draft Kerbside Waste Services and Charges Policy – Community Consultation Our bins are changing Community feedback on the proposed changes is welcome until Sunday 5…Erin BrissettAugust 13, 2021
NewsWaste Take Part in Plastic Free July Join hundreds of other Merri-bek residents and business taking part in the Plastic Free July…Donna LuckmanJuly 1, 2021
NewsWaste Your food and garden waste becomes food for Moreland’s Community Gardens Ever wondered what happens to the contents in your food and garden organics bin after…Donna LuckmanJune 17, 2021