The Waste Service Charge is not an extra charge on top of rates. The cost of waste and recycling services has been separated from the general rates and itemised

When you’re out and about in Whitehorse this Christmas and New Year, don’t forget to bring along your reusable shopping bags. Did you know that as of November

From 1 November, the Victorian Government has banned retailers from supplying lightweight plastic bags, including degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags.

The Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre is a facility for the recycling and disposal of general or bulky non-hazardous waste including food waste. The Centre

If you are looking at purchasing an existing food business we strongly recommend you apply for a pre-sale inspection prior to the purchase. An inspection before

Whitehorse News - October 2023 It can be confusing figuring out what fast-food packaging can be recycled and what can’t. Pizza lovers are used to putting their

Learn how you can make reusable produce bags out of reclaimed material. Sunday 25 May at 10am Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct Tickets $35

Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.

More Australians die from the cold than the heat. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia. Keeping warm in winter is particularly important for people with health

Plastic Free July® is recognised globally as an annual month of global change, where individuals, businesses and governments come together to take action to