Environment & Waste
The environment includes the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the ground we walk on . . . it is all around us and we depend on it for our health and wellbeing.
Maroondah City Council has developed guidelines, planning controls and best practice services to aid in the protection of our natural environment and to encourage sustainable use of resources.
Initiatives include revegetation programs, introduction of the 3 wheelie bin service, clean out and garden organics collections and support of environmental events.
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Waste Collections
Information on garbage, recylables, garden organics, hard waste and chemical collections.
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Managing Your Waste
Preventing and reducing waste, and dealing with special waste items.
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Groups, Events & Grants
Environmental activities, events and opportunities for funding.
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Environmental Publications
Information brochures covering a wide range of environmental topics, including the flora and fauna of Maroondah.
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Environmentally Sustainable Design
Reducing the impacts of the construction and use of buildings on the natural environment.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The build up of excessive greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is resulting in what is termed the enhanced greenhouse effect.
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Air Quality
The EPA currently monitor air quality in a number of metropolitan locations.
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Our Water
Information on water conservation and a range of water quality actions.
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Biodiversity
Encouraging the retention and protection of our natural environment.
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Green Purchasing
Considering the environmental impact of materials and services when making purchasing decisions.
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Permits & Guidelines
Information, guidlelines and permit applications.
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Sustainable Living Space
A community initiative looking at ways to involve the community in environmental sustainability.
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Sustainable Transport
Transport strategies, programs and services to improve the sustainability of transport services.
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