Environmental support and funding
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Training
Talks, courses & workshops
Introduction to the circular economy
Events
- Thu4Dec
What’s On
Sydney City Farm volunteer working beesHelp out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvestingSydney City Farm - Thu11Dec
What’s On
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction sessionTo join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction sessionSydney City Farm - Sat13Dec
What’s On
Tramsheds clothes swapUpdate your wardrobe, save money and give your unwanted outfits a new homeHarold Park Community Hall
City of Sydney News
News
How to give your pre-loved clothes a new lifeKeep fashion in motion because nothing in your wardrobe should go to waste.12 November 2025News
6 tips for smarter fashion choices to cut wasteMake decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.12 November 2025News
How to get the most out of your clothesSustainable tips to help extend the life of your current wardrobe.12 November 2025News
Under the lid: What happens to your recyclingWe follow the journey of the most common items and find out what they become.11 November 2025News
A guide to what you can and can’t recycle this ChristmasIs Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? What should I do with my old Christmas tree? Our waste expert shares tips on tidying up after the festive season.6 November 2025News
Donate quality furniture and help support reuse in our areaWith a little extra effort, our communities have already donated 153 furniture items to families in 2025, helping those in need and reducing landfill.30 October 2025News
What happens to items at Recycle It SaturdayWe explore where blister packs, bicycles, x-rays, electronics and small metal items go once you drop them off.30 October 2025News
How to get rid of household chemicals safelyCommon chemicals can be toxic. But there’s a way to recycle them responsibly.28 September 2025News
Recycle more tricky items closer to homeOur free recycling stations have had a makeover. They now accept empty medication blister packs, household batteries, light bulbs and small electronics.4 September 2025News
Sustainable clothing: Shop your wardrobeLeah Giblin, local textile artist and costume maker, shows how to shop from the clothes you own. Create stylish and fresh looks, without buying more stuff.3 September 2025News
4 free ways to recycle empty blister packsThey’re made of valuable materials but can’t be recycled in kerbside bins. Here’s what to do with them instead.26 August 2025News
Get recycling help from homeQuickly find out what to do with unwanted packaging and household items. We have info about more than 1,700 items online.19 August 2025News
The unexpected items you can drop off at Recycle It SaturdayThey might look like junk but they’re not waste. Bring your forgotten household bits and pieces to us and we’ll give them a new life.13 August 2025News
We're using stormwater to flush Zetland's toiletsThe hidden water recycling plant at Green Square is expanding11 August 2025News
Keeping bikes out of landfillHow Revolve ReCYCLING and Recycle It Saturday help give old bikes a new life.30 July 2025News
Meet the locals who rescue items from apartment bin roomsOur Ultimo recycling pop-up has opened 137 times, saving more than 52 tonnes of valuable materials from landfill.29 July 2025News
Top 5 ways to dispose of your old techIt’s easier than ever to recycle electronics.21 July 2025News
Meet the changemakers leading Sydney’s circular fashion movementMake your threads count. Discover local brands leading the way in circular fashion.9 July 2025News
Meaningful swaps for a more plastic-free lifeTransform your habits with these 5 tips8 July 2025News
Tips for growing trees in potsA little planning, regular care and knowing when to re-pot will help your tree stay healthy.7 July 2025News
Electrifying performance: Victoria Park Pool goes gas-freeA cleaner way to keep our swimmers comfortable all year round.26 June 2025News
5 tips to cut waste and save cash when you shopThe small decisions we make can have a big impact on the planet.26 June 2025News
Guide to storing foodFrom keeping pumpkins upside down to popping basil in a glass of water, try these tips and help reduce waste.4 June 2025News
Explainer: What is a raingarden?Learn about stormwater pollutants and how raingardens are designed to reduce them.27 May 2025News
Insects fight food waste naturallyIn a NSW first, larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.7 May 2025News
5 recycling items that can stump Sydneysiders From ripped clothes and houseplant clippings to kitchen pots and pans. These are some trickier items that residents need help with.1 April 2025News
How to recycle your Easter chocolate wrappersPlanning to get stuck into some chocolate this Easter? Foil chocolate wrappers are 100% recyclable! Find out how to recycle your leftover packaging properly.3 March 2025News
Verve leads the way with a green building grantHow an Erskineville apartment complex cut emissions, saved on power and future-proofed itself for electric vehicles.27 February 2025News
4 sustainable ways to get rid of unwanted stuffIt’s illegal to put items out on the footpath without booking a collection. You can stop them going to landfill.27 February 2025News
It’s easier than ever to recycle tricky itemsGive a second life to your old clothes, batteries, mobile phones, electronics, polystyrene, x-rays and more.23 February 2025News
New free waste signs: get yours nowNudge your neighbours in the right direction.11 February 2025News
Tips to start an edible gardenYou don't need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow your own food.3 January 2025News
Get in the loop: Learn about Sydney’s circular economyRethinking how we buy and throw away.21 August 2024News
6 ways to compost for every homeHere are some ways to compost, whether you live in a house or apartment.16 August 2024News
Why you should tap into Sydney’s water bubblersWater fountains are everywhere in the city, if you know where to look.1 July 2024News
Net zero by 2040: Ambitious new emissions target setWe’ve brought forward our own deadline by a decade.25 June 2024News
Sydney’s climate emergency: why we need to act nowAcross the globe, cities are declaring a climate emergency and calling on government at all levels to do the same.25 June 2024News
Sustainable clothing: Tips for upcycling old clothesLeah Giblin, textile artist and costume maker, shares how to refresh a stained shirt, turn an old tee into a pillowcase and transform socks into heat packs.5 June 2024News
Sustainable clothing: Fabric care and choice 101Leah Giblin, creator of clothing label Day Keeper, covers which fabrics to buy and avoid, how to reduce the impact of polyester and caring for natural fibres.5 June 2024News
Energy, water, waste: 3 handy guides for apartment buildings Building managers and strata committees use this practical how-to information.9 May 2024News
Pals with pigeons: the secret identity of this common city-dwellerLearn more about the ever-present creature and what you can do to help keep our neighbourhoods healthy5 April 2024News
Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for LorikeetsLearn more about this ‘hairy’ tongue bird and what you can do to help keep them healthy and happy.3 April 2024
Waste & recycling services
Garbage and waste collection days, organising bulky and household item collection, unwanted electronic goods, recycling and food scraps.
