Keeping the community informed

Waste and recycling

Cloth nappy workshop in person

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Cloth nappy workshops

Curious about cloth nappies? Join us for an interactive and informative workshop and learn all about the benefits of using cloth nappies for your little one. Our expert will guide you through the process of choosing, using and caring for cloth nappies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the…

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Help us plan for the future as we review our MV2040 Strategy

We’re reviewing our MV2040 Strategy and we want you to come along for the journey. What do you think Moonee Valley should look like by the year 2040? We are dedicated to creating a fair, beautiful, green, thriving and connected city to meet the future needs of our community.    What is MV2040?  In 2018,…

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Holiday opening hours across the council

Even a Council needs a little break, but that doesn’t mean all of your favourite facilities will close over the Christmas and Holiday period. Take a look at the list of the opening hours across the Council. Civic Centre Customer Service Desk Customer Service will be closing early on Friday, 22 of December 2023 at…

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7 food safety tips for the festive season

Having a food filled Christmas? Learn the basics of food safety this festive season and beyond with these tips! Food poisoning is a risk all year round, the festive season is always a higher risk period with more food being consumed. Bacteria can multiply easily and reach unsafe levels when the temperature rises, resulting in…

A graphic of a wizard holding a staff looks down at his Yellow household recycling bin. The caption reads 'Recycling Myths'.

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Let’s bust some Recycling Myths

Let’s bust some common recycling myths to help Moonee Valley Recycle Right!   Myth #1: The whole truck load gets sent to landfill if one person in my street isn’t recycling right. No, recycling will only be sent to landfill if a significant proportion is contaminated, or if the waste in the truck catches fire!…

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Detox Your Home this September 2023

It’s time to clean those unwanted household chemicals out of your shed, cupboard and from under your sink to dispose of them safely at Sustainability Victoria’s Detox your Home event!    Saturday 9 September, 2023 8.00am – 2.00pm Moonee Valley Transfer Station (188 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie)   Registration to this FREE event is essential and…

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Bicycle Recycling program off to a flying start

Thanks to Brainwave Bikes and our Transfer station, 197 bikes have been circulated back into the economy!  Your donations and the support of our waste management team have enabled Brainwave Bikes to recycle nearly 200 bikes back into the economy. What is the program about? Brainwave Bikes is a Melbourne based social enterprise that refurbishes donated…

Moonee Valley FOGO Update

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MEDIA RELEASE: FOGO gets the go-ahead in Moonee Valley

Action to reduce residential waste and ensure more sustainable waste collection has been given the green light, with Moonee Valley City Council resolving to endorse the expansion of the food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste service to all single-dwelling households this coming financial year. An additional 21,000 households in Moonee Valley will benefit from…

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Community information on soft plastics recycling

City of Moonee Valley residents can now bring certain types of soft plastics to the Transfer Station for recycling.

Free Green Living webinars on home sustainability

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FREE Green Living webinars to improve home sustainability

Looking for ways to be greener in your home? Join our FREE webinars to give your home a sustainability boost! Now is your chance to take part in community information sessions packed with useful tips on home sustainability, thanks to Council’s Green Living program. It is always a great time to take steps towards making…