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

Pop in and become bin besties

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

1 more date

Pop in to Croydon Library to chat with one of our friendly waste educators for advice on how to best dispose and recycle your waste.

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3136

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

CRCC Community Hub Day - Bin Besties

Sunday, 19 July 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A monthly community hub sharing eco-friendly initiatives at Bedford Park Community Garden.

Bedford Park Community Garden, 2 Rosewarne Lane, Bedford Park, Ringwood 3134

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

Savvy Food Hacks & Make Your Own Seasonings Workshop

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Join us for a fun event where you'll learn clever food hacks and how to make your own delicious seasonings!

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

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

Maroondah Kerbside Waste and Recycling Conversation

Tuesday, 01 September 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join our waste educator for an informative workshop on how to use your kerbside bins correctly.

Arrabri Community House, 42 Allambanan Drive, Bayswater North 3153

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