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.

Solar Savers

Solar Savers 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

Detox Your Home - Epping event

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

A free chemical drop off event in Epping.

City of Whittlesea - Epping Works Depot, 68-96 Houston Street, Epping, Other 3076

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

Detox Your Home - Hoppers Crossing event

Saturday, 07 February 2026 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

A free chemical drop off event in Wyndham City Council.

Wyndham City Council Depot, 241-253 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, Other 3029

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

New Year, New Habits: Veronica’s Guide to Buying Nothing New

Saturday, 07 February 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

A professional organiser shares her journey and insights after spending a year without buying anything new, discovering the benefits of mindful consumption and creative alternatives.

Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon 3136

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

Detox Your Home - Frankston event

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 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