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Smarter, Cleaner, Greener - February 2018
Get Involved With Clean Up Australia Day
Volunteer and get involved with this year’s Clean Up Australia Day. Every year across Australia thousands of volunteers join together to remove rubbish from our parks, waterways and local areas. You can register your Business group (27 February), your School (2 March), create your own community clean up group (4 March) or join a pre-existing clean up group (4 March). Together we can help the environment and make a difference.
Further information:
- Community Clean Up Australia Day [Learn More]
- Business Clean Up Australia Day [Learn More]
- School Clean Up Australia Day [Learn More]
1 Million Reasons To Be Proud
1 million kilograms of donated goods have been collected from The Smith Family clothing bins in the City of Ryde.
Thanks to everyone who donated their used clothing, accessories and bedding, we've helped save energy and water, and reduced waste. “City of Ryde residents have always been known for their generosity and this significant milestone of one million kilograms of material being donated just proves that,” Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale said.
The Smith Family helps disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education so they can create better futures for themselves. There are 30 clothing bin sites in our City. Check out this handy map for more.
2017 Environment And Sustainability Achievements
Thanks to our passionate community and stakeholders for helping us deliver our projects and works over the past year. We've put together a short video and snapshot brochure which highlights some of our accomplishments.
Waste Wise Workshops
The City of Ryde’s Waste Team has pulled together an exciting program of workshops and events for 2018. New sessions for February, March and April have just been released. Learn how to compost and worm farm, make soft cheeses, declutter your home/work life or take the Your Waste Adventure Tour to discover what happens to your recycling. Book early as places are strictly limited!
World Water Day
Come and celebrate World Water Day with us at Field of Mars. Hear from the experts, conduct water quality tests on our local creek, plant seedlings, search for water dragons, talk to a turtle and get up close to Ellie the Eel.
Free Household Chemical CleanOut
It’s time to clean out the cupboards, garage or shed and safely dispose of any old or unwanted household chemicals. The City of Ryde is hosting the Household Chemical CleanOut on 24-25 March at Meadowbank Park carpark (near the netball courts). This is a free drive-through and drop-off service for household quantities of:
- Household cleaners
- Paints
- Garden, pool and hobby chemicals
- Poisons
- Gas bottles and fire extinguishers
- Motor oils and fluids
- Car and household batteries
- Fluorescent globes and tubes
Free Chipping And Mulching Service
The City of Ryde provides local residents with up to six free chipping and mulching services per year. Our team will come to your address, chip your branches and the mulch will be bagged and returned to you for use in your garden. So get organised and call 9952 8222 to make a booking prior to pruning your trees.
Sustainability News And Views
- Did you know the City of Ryde is part of a team of local councils and state government agencies who are collectively called Parramatta River Catchment Group? Together we are working towards improving water quality and bringing back swimming to the Parramatta River. You can follow the group's progress on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
- Planet Ark have some great resources available on their website on how small to medium-sized businesses can improve their environmental performance, including a calendar featuring ideas you can implement each month. Check out their range of resources and ideas here.
Upcoming Events
- Sat 24 February: Compost and Worm Farming Workshop [Book Now]
- Tues 27 February: Business Clean Up Australia Day [Book Now]
- Fri 2 March: Schools Clean Up Australia Day [Book Now]
- Sun 4 March: Community Clean Up Australia Day [Book Now]
- Wed 14 March: Declutter Workshop [Book Now]
- Sat 24 March: World Water Day Celebrations [Learn More]
- Sat 24 & Sun 25 March: Household Chemical CleanOut [Learn More]
- Sat 7 April: Cheese Making Workshop [Book Now]
- Wed 10 April: Your Waste Adventure Tour [Book Now]
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