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Wildlife, biodiversity and gardening
How we protect wildlife and biodiversity in Boroondara. -
What happens to your waste, FOGO and recycling
What happens to your waste, FOGO and recycling after we collect it or you drop it off. -
Weed management program
Each year, we carry out a weed management program to help maintain our parks and sportsgrounds. -
Water and waterways
Drains, stormwater, and waterways management in Boroondara. -
Waste and recycling
Find out about our waste services and commitment to sustainability. -
Victorian Government’s new scheme for recycling drink containers
A new Victorian Government scheme, aimed at making it easier and more rewarding to recycle drink containers, launched on 1 November 2023. -
Using an arborist
Tips for using an arborist to remove or prune trees, and guidelines for arborist reports. -
Tree works permits
Planning and Tree Protection Local Law Permits to remove, prune or do works near a tree. How to appeal a Tree Protection Local Law decision. -
Tree issues, pruning and maintenance
Report a tree that is unsafe or has caused damage, manage tree disputes, or find your suburb's street tree pruning dates. -
Trees
Our protected and significant trees, how to report an issue with a tree, and tree maintenance. -
Tree renewal
We remove and replace trees when they become unsafe or unhealthy. -
Temporary soft plastic recycling service
Find out how to recycle your soft plastic using our temporary service. -
Sustainable living workshops and events
Find upcoming and past sustainability events. Host your own event. -
Sustainability programs and resources for schools and kindergartens
Helping schools and kindergartens on their sustainability journey. -
Sustainable transport
Find a sustainable transport option within the City of Boroondara. -
Solar lighting in Burwood Reserve
We installed 4 solar lights along the car park entry and northern car park at Burwood Reserve. -
Solar discount available for Boroondara residents
For a limited time during spring, Solar Savers is offering a $500 discount per household off the price of solar systems or battery installation. -
Solar Savers webinar: Hot water heat pumps, split systems and solar
Thu 20 June 2024, 7:00 pmSupport to make the transition to an all-electric home -
Share your thoughts on Boroondara’s parks
Help us learn which parks you visit in Boroondara, why you visit them and the benefits you get from using them. -
Save energy in your home
Tools and advice to help you save energy at home. -
Reptiles and frogs
Local reptiles and frogs and how to protect them. -
Reduce and recycle your waste
Ways to reduce and recycle your waste to reduce the amount that goes to landfill. -
Recycling and waste management for schools and kindergartens
Access posters and subsidised worm farms, compost bins and recycling bins for your school or kindergarten. -
A to Z recycling and waste guide
Your guide to FOGO, recycling and waste in Boroondara. -
Rats and mice
How to check for rats and mice and deter them from your property.