Waste education
We provide waste education programs for primary and secondary schools, early learning centres, kindergartens and the community. These programs are run by EnviroCom Australia on our behalf.
Trash Talk Podcast
Our waste education podcast series, ‘Trash Talk’, covers a range of topics designed to educate our community and encourage best practices around waste and recycling.
Episode 1: Follow your waste
Did you know that Kingston produces 28,000 tonnes of rubbish each year? That’s equivalent to 11 Olympic swimming pools!
But what happens to it all once your bins are collected? We’re talking all things trash on our new waste podcast.
Do you have a question about our waste and recycling services? View our frequently asked questions.
More episodes coming soon, stay tuned!
Episode 2: Paper
We all know paper can be recycled… but what about envelopes? Sticky notes? Receipts? Baking paper? And takeaway coffee cups? We’re talking all things paper and recycling on our new waste podcast.
Visit our A to Z of waste disposal guide for more information on how you can help recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.
Episode 3: Plastics
Do you get confused when it comes to recycling plastic? So do we. We’re talking all things plastic, and those confusing packaging logos, on our new waste podcast.
Our A to Z of waste disposal guide can help you recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.
*Please note: The soft plastics recycling service at Coles and Woolworths is currently suspended. In the meantime, soft plastics go in the landfill bin (please make sure that soft plastics are not placed in recycle bins).
Episode 4: Metals and glass
We all have objects made from glass or metal in our homes. But how do we correctly dispose if these items, especially when they don’t fit in our bins? We’re talking all things metals and glass on our new waste podcast.
Our A to Z of waste disposal guide can help you recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.
Episode 5: Food waste recycling
50,000 properties in Kingston are now recycling food scraps with their garden waste. But why? And where does it all go? And what exactly can, and can’t go in our green-lidded bins? We’re talking all things food waste recycling on our new waste podcast.
Learn more about food waste recycling in Kingston.
Episode 6: Living sustainably
Did you know Australians go through 70 billion pieces of soft plastic every year? That’s almost 250 pieces of plastic every week, per person.
We need to start saying no to problematic plastics.
We're talking all things plastic free and sustainable living with Kingston community member Kylie Milne on our waste education podcast.
We encourage you to check out Kylie's Facebook Group - 'Less - Aspendale Gardens' for more tips on how you can live more sustainably.
Learn more about how to be more sustainable.
Episode 7: Hard waste
We're talking all things hard waste on our waste education podcast.
You'll hear all about our new hard waste collection service, how it works, the benefits and how to book a collection.
Learn more about hard waste in Kingston.
Episode 8: Soft plastics recycling
Did you know that Kingston residents can now recycle their soft plastics by taking them to a soft plastics drop-off point?
We're talking all things soft plastics recycling on our waste education podcast!
You'll hear all about the service, where you can drop off your soft plastics, and what happens to them after they are collected.
Learn more about soft plastics recycling in Kingston.
Episode 9: Festive waste
Are you interested in learning how to be waste-wise this festive season?
We're talking tips, tricks and busting myths around Christmas waste on our waste education podcast!
You'll learn how to correctly dispose of your Christmas waste items including wrapping paper, bonbons, foil trays, wine bottles... and more! We'll also cover sustainable gifting and our Christmas tree collection service.
Our A to Z of waste disposal guide can help you recycle and dispose of other waste items correctly.
School waste education program
Primary and secondary schools are eligible for free waste education presentations as part of our 'Wipe Out Waste' program.
For an overview of the sessions offered, view our:
To book a waste education presentation please contact our Waste Education Officer. For additional waste education resources, visit Sustainability in Schools.
Community waste education program
If you are a community group, we offer a range of waste education workshops and engagement activities throughout the year.
These include:
- Composting, worm farming and bokashi workshops
- Waste and recycling presentations
- Plastic-free upcycling workshop.
If you would like to book an event for your centre, please contact our Waste Education Officer.
For additional waste education programs and resources, visit:
You can also subscribe to our sustainability enews.