A sustainable community

Every single action, no matter how small, plays an important role in creating a sustainable Maroondah.

Energy and Water Saver Kits

These kits help test for water leaks, high energy items, costly behaviours and other building design flaws that could be contributing to your water and energy bills.

Waste reduction & community education

Explore opportunities to avoid, reduce and recycle waste.

Environmental volunteer groups

Maroondah has many volunteer groups that help preserve and maintain the local natural environment.

Maroondah Home Energy Program

Maroondah Home Energy Program provides support and trusted advice to Maroondah residents and businesses who would like to be more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint.

Environmentally Sustainable Design

Make your new home or renovation more sustainable. See resources and guidance from Council to help you submit information at the planning permit stage.

Sustainability tips to help reduce emissions and save money at home

Simple actions at home can reduce your home’s carbon footprint, reduce energy and water bills, and make your home more comfortable year-round.

Maroondah eNews

Stay in touch with everything that is happening at Council and around our community by subscribing to our range of monthly eNewsletters.

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Sustainability events

Follow your FOGO tour - North Ringwood pick up

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | 09:15 AM to 12:30 PM

Join our bus tour from North Ringwood Community House as we visit the site where your FOGO is processed in Dandenong South. See how it is decontaminated, processed, composted and more!

North Ringwood Community House, 35-39 Tortice Drive, Ringwood North 3134

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Reducing Plastics & Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to reduce plastic waste by making our own beeswax wraps!

Glen Park Community Centre, 30 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North 3153

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Detox Your Home - Frankston event

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

A free chemical drop off event in Frankston.

Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre, 20 Harold Road, Skye, Other 3977

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop

The Hole Story - Honeycomb Darning workshop with Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Explore creative, visible mending with the author of Modern Mending. Learn how to use blanket stitch to master honeycomb darning, enabling you to make new fabric to fill holes or strengthen threadbare clothing. Bring a garment for personalised mending recommendations.

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3134

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop