Help develop our Circular Economy Strategy
Did you know you are probably taking part in the ‘Circular Economy’? We want to…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 28, 2024
Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership
It has been a busy awards season with Merri-bek City Council being recognised for its…
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
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
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…
Zoe McMasterJanuary 27, 2023
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
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
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
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
Recycle Right in Moreland
Do bottle top lids go in the yellow bin? What happens to your recycling? Come…
Donna LuckmanJuly 6, 2022
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
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
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…
Zoe McMasterDecember 16, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
Draft Kerbside Waste Services and Charges Policy – Community Consultation
Our bins are changing Community feedback on the proposed changes is welcome until Sunday 5…
Zoe McMasterAugust 13, 2021
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
