12 January 2026
Learn how to Electrify Your Home with Zero Emissions Solutions
Are you thinking about installing solar panels, a battery, or other electric appliances in your home but don't know where to start?
Have you received quotes but need some help figuring out the best option for you?
Join Zero Emissions Solutions for a free session to learn everything you need to begin – or progress with – your electrification journey.
📅Monday 23 February
🕛6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍Lane Cove Library
New Year, Smarter Home Webinar
Join Finn Peacock, as part of @ HOME's webinar series, for a practical look at how Australian homes are evolving. As solar, batteries, EVs, and smart technologies become more affordable, households have more control than ever over energy use, comfort, and costs.
Finn cuts through the hype to explain what the next decade of home energy is likely to bring, what is genuinely cost-effective, and what is worth planning for now.
📅Tuesday 24 February
🕛12:00pm – 1:00pm
📍Online
Your New Food Waste Bins are coming in February!
Residents in stand-alone houses will be receiving their new food waste bins, along with a kitchen caddy, compostable liners, and an information kit this February ready for the new food waste collection service which starts 16 March.
This new service has been introduced to meet the NSW Government mandate for all households in NSW to have a food waste collection service by 2030 and will recycle all of your food wastes – including meat, bones, and cooked foods into a nutrient rich soil improver and green energy.
Want to know more? Visit our website or come along to one of our free pop-up events or workshops through February and March.
Food Waste Workshops and Pop-ups
📅Thursday 22 February
🕛5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍Lane Cove Market Square
📅Friday 6 February
🕛3:30pm – 5:00pm
📍Lane Cove Plaza
📅Saturday 7 February
🕛9:00am – 11:00am
📍Lane Cove Aquatic Centre
📅Wednesday 11 February
🕛10:00am – 11:30am
📍Civic Centre Cove Room - Register here
📅Wednesday 11 February
🕛6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍Civic Centre Cove Room - Register here
📅Thursday 12 February
🕛10:00am – 12:00pm
📍Greenwich Road Shops
📅Friday 27 February
🕛10:00am – 12:00pm
📍St Leonards Library
📅Wednesday 4 March
🕛10:30am – 12:30pm
📍Lane Cove Library
Sweltering Cities Summer Survey
Sweltering Cities want to hear from you and your experience in coping with the heat by taking part in their Summer Survey.
They use the survey to tell a national story of the ways heat impacts our health, homes, work, cost of living, and social connections.
The survey won’t take longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Sustainability for Seniors
Join us to hear about sustainability, how you can prepare for extreme weather, and learn what actions you can take to create a more positive future for us all.
This free session will include some activities with prizes and all attendees will receive resources to help prepare for disasters.
📅Monday 2 March
🕛10:30am – 12:00pm
📍Living & Learning Centre
Sustainable House Day 2026: Callout for HomesDo you live in a home showcasing sustainability - such as an all-electric home, a passive home, one that uses natural building materials, or has a permaculture garden? You might be interested in showing your home on Sustainable House Day on Sunday 17 May. Residents can choose to run in-person or online tours for members of the public who are looking for inspiration on sustainable living. Applications open this month – be notified by registering your details. Want to attend open homes on Sustainable House Day? Keep an eye out for ticket sales which open in March. |
Removal of the Recycling Trailer at the CanopyDue to ongoing issues of dumping and anti-social behaviour, Council has made the difficult decision to remove the recycling trailer from the Canopy carpark. The trailer will be removed Monday 12 January. Residents can still recycle their clothing, e-waste, and other tricky to recycle items using the following services: ♻ HomeCycle booking service to collect items for recycle and repurpose that don’t belong in household bins. ♻ The Northern Sydney CRC free drive-through and drop-off service for household problem waste. |
Christmas Tree Disposal Service O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how do I dispose of thee? Council is offering Lane Cove residents the opportunity to have their live Christmas trees chipped for free from now to Thursday 15 January. The drop-off area is near the skate ramp area of Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West – please do not enter the Depot area or leave trees at the gates to the Depot; it is illegal to dump trees and they should only be left at the concrete slab area signposted further along Lloyd Rees Drive on the right hand side. Please be prepared to produce your proof of residence when dropping off your tree for this free service. |
New additions to ZapCat: Hello Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency!Take your sustainable living goals to the next level with ZapCat's new services for: Insulation and draught proofing - Learn how to better regulate your home's temperature and reduce the need for air conditioning. Energy efficiency - Receive an energy efficiency plan focusing on simple, low-cost actions to reduce bills and improve thermal comfort - especially suitable for renters and low-income households. |
Grab discounted home composting products!
Did you know Lane Cove Council offers compost bins, worm farms, and accessories through Compost Revolution at 50% off the RRP?
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