Pop in and become Bin Besties

Next date: Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 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

Sustainable Style Safari - panel discussion

Saturday, 04 October 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join our amazing panellists - Jenna Flood the Ironic Minimalist, Julia English, and Katrina Naish from A Fitting Connection, as we discuss how to embrace slow and sustainable fashion this October.

Realm Building, Level Two, Rooms One and Two, Maroondah City Council, Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood 3134

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Sustainable Style Safari - Walking Op Shop Tour

Saturday, 04 October 2025 | 12:45 PM to 02:45 PM

Take the Buy Nothing New Challenge this October. Join our walking op shop tour to find yourself a second-hand treasure!

Realm Building, Maroondah City Council, Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood 3134

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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

FOGO Bio Gro Tour - Bayswater North Pick Up

Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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

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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Maroondah City Council

03 9294 5529

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Getting here

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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

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Other Waste and Sustainability events

Sustainable Style Safari - panel discussion

Sustainable Style Safari - Walking Op Shop Tour

FOGO Bio Gro Tour - Ringwood Pick Up

FOGO Bio Gro Tour - Bayswater North Pick Up

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