Bin Besties at Realm

Next date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Pop into Realm during this year's National Recycling Week to chat all things trash with our Waste Education team from Maroondah.

From hard to recycle items, questions about plastics, composting systems and more. Pop in to say hi to our waste educators and ask your waste related questions. You can also play a game to put a grin on your bin to get a recycling bag.

This event is in partnership with the exhibition Peak Plastique.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Time: 12noon to 3pm
Location: Realm Building, ground floor

No bookings required.

Associated programming

Toddler storytime and percussion activity - 1 to 3 year olds

29 Oct 2025 Enjoy a fun, themed Storytime for toddlers with a special activity, as part of the Peak Plastique programming.

Realm Library, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Children & families, Council run event

Creating from recycled plastic display

23 Oct 2025 Displays created from recycled plastics presented in association with Peak Plastique and Blue Realm.

Collectors Cabinets, ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Council run event, Exhibitions, Sustainability

Children’s National Recycling Week Storytime - 3 to 6 year olds

14 Nov 2025 Enjoy a fun, themed storytime for children aged 3 to 6 with a special activity, as part of the Peak Plastique programming.

Realm Library, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Children & families, Council run event, Music

Peak Plastique

23 Oct 2025 Running from 29 September to 16 November, the immersive video and sound installation will explore our complex relationship with plastic.

ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Council run event, Exhibitions, Sustainability

Blue Realm

23 Oct 2025 Running from 29 September to 16 November, come and view sculptures made from recycled plastics reflecting on our entwined relationship with the environment.

ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Council run event, Exhibitions, Sustainability

Further information

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

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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

E-waste (+ more) collection day

Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Council’s e-waste recycling events are an easy way for Maroondah residents to recycle their e-waste for free.

Operations Centre, 24-28 Lincoln Road, Croydon 3136

Tagged as: , Council run event, Education, Environment, Workshop

Eco Friendly Periods: Reusable Menstrual Products Webinar

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Find out which reusable product is right for you at our upcoming, free Eco-Friendly Periods webinar, hosted by expert Elana of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne.

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

Reusable Nappies 101 Workshop

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

A workshop for those curious about reusable nappies or are wanting advice on how to care and use their current cloth nappies. Suitable for parents, caregivers, and childcare workers.

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3136

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

When

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 | 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Location

Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council

03 9294 5529

1300 88 22 33

waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au

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Bin Besties at Realm

Event Details

Associated programming

Toddler storytime and percussion activity - 1 to 3 year olds

Creating from recycled plastic display

Children’s National Recycling Week Storytime - 3 to 6 year olds

Peak Plastique

Blue Realm

Further information

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Pop in and become Bin Besties

E-waste (+ more) collection day

Eco Friendly Periods: Reusable Menstrual Products Webinar

Reusable Nappies 101 Workshop

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Location

Realm Building

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Event summary

Cost

Contact

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