Pop in and become Bin Besties

Next date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Pop in to Croydon Library to chat all things trash with our Waste Education team from Maroondah.

Ask about your FOGO bin, what can go into your recycling bin or even get advice on how to dispose of trickier items in your home such as paint, textiles and electronic waste.

No bookings required.

2025 pop in dates

Date	Time	Venue
Thursday 20 March	1.30pm to 3.30pm	Croydon Library
Wednesday 23 April	1pm to 3pm	Croydon Library
Tuesday 20 May	1.30pm to 3.30pm	Croydon Library
Friday 20 June	10.30am to 12.30pm	Croydon Library
Wednesday 23 July	9.30am to 11.30am	Croydon Library
Tuesday 19 August	12noon to 2pm	Croydon Library
Thursday 25 September	10.30am to 12.30pm	Croydon Library
Friday 31 October	11.30am to 1.30pm	Croydon Library
Monday 24 November	12noon to 2pm	Croydon Library
Wednesday 17 December	10am to 12noon	Croydon Library

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.

See all waste events and workshops

Reusable Nappies 101 Webinar

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

An online webinar 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.

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

Scraps to Self-Care: Creating Sustainable Products from Food Waste

Thursday, 21 August 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Learn how to repurpose common food scraps for cleaning and beauty products.

Realm Library, 179 Maroondah Highway Ringwood, Ringwood 3134

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

Beeswax Wrap demonstration

Thursday, 14 August 2025 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Join Ben from Ben's Bees as we learn about bees, their by-products and how simple it is to make beeswax wraps at home.

Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Dr, (cnr Barwon Ct), Croydon Hills 3136

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

FOGO Bio Gro Tour - Ringwood Pick Up

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 | 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Follow the FOGO as we take a bus to Bio Gro who process Maroondah's food and garden organics. See the decontamination process, learn about the composting process, and have all your questions answered.

Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Rosewarne Lane, Ringwood 3134

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

When

Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Friday, 20 June 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 | 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday, 31 October 2025 | 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Monday, 24 November 2025 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon, 3136, View map

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Contact

Maroondah City Council

03 9294 5529

1300 88 22 33

waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Getting here

Parking available
Croydon Library is a 10 minute walk from Croydon Train Station

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Pop in and become Bin Besties

2025 pop in dates

Further information

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Reusable Nappies 101 Webinar

Scraps to Self-Care: Creating Sustainable Products from Food Waste

Beeswax Wrap demonstration

FOGO Bio Gro Tour - Ringwood Pick Up

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