Education & Resources

Waste Education Resources

In Goulburn Mulwaree we believe in Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle to Reduce our Rubbish!

The best bin is an empty one where waste is avoided or reused... but we're also happy with a full recycling bin and organic waste bin!

For information about Waste Education activities or for advice/assistance, please email council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au or call the Waste Info Line on (02) 4823 4417.

Discover, Learn and Be Inspired at Our New Waste and Recycling Facility

We're excited to welcome the community to our brand-new Waste and Recycling Facility, a place designed to not just manage waste, but to inspire positive change.

At Council, we believe in the five Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Repair. By making small changes in our everyday lives, we can significantly reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill and create a more sustainable future together.

Our new facility features two modern education rooms soon to be available for:

  • School groups
  • Community groups
  • Businesses and clubs
  • Environmental organisations

We offer engaging hands-on waste education workshops that explore smart recycling, waste reduction, circular economy principals and practical ways to live more sustainably.

Groups can also enjoy a guided tour of the new Community Recycling Centre, where you'll learn what happens to our waste after it leaves the kerb and how your efforts make a real difference.

Prefer us to come to you?

Our Waste Education & Projects Officer is available to visit schools, community groups and organisations to deliver engaging, and interactive talks, presentations and workshops tailored to your group.

Email Council: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au or call the Waste Information Line: (02) 4823 4417.

Together we can turn waste into opportunity and build a cleaner, greener community for generations to come.

Book a Workshop, Tour or School Visit

Our Waste Education & Projects Officer is available to visit schools, community groups and organisations to deliver engaging, and interactive talks, presentations and workshops tailored to your group.

Book a Workshop, Tour or School Visit

If you're interested in booking a waste education workshop, facility tour or school visit, please email or call Council. To help us plan the best experience for your group, we ask you to include as many details in your enquiry as possible, such as:

  • Group or school name
  • Contact person and phone number
  • Number of participants
  • Age group or year level
  • Preferred dates and times 
  • Location (on-site or at your venue)
  • Any specific topics of interest and related questions
  • Link to curriculum and relevance to recent classroom lessons

Email Council: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au or call the Waste Information Line: (02) 4823 4417.

Together we can turn waste into opportunity and build a cleaner, greener community for generations to come.

Resources

A range of excellent resources are available for educators or groups implementing waste education initiatives. Links are provided below:

 

Waste Management in Developments

Waste Management Guide For Developers

Council has developed this helpful guide for developers, for the purpose of undertaking thorough consideration of waste management practices for both residential and non-residential developments. Links below:

Waste Management Guide For Developers(PDF, 194KB)

Attachment A(PDF, 966KB)

Attachment B(PDF, 183KB)

NSW Environment Protection Authority Better Practice Guide for Resource Recovery in Residential Developments 2019

NSW Environment Protection Authority Better Practice Guidelines for Waste Management and Recycling in Commercial and Industrial Facilities 2012

Publications

Council's Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy is available below.

Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy(PDF, 4MB)

Reporting

NSW EPA Licence

Goulburn Waste Management Centre is a licenced facility regulated by the NSW EPA. Licence details are available here: Summary Licence No: 6780

National Waste Reports

The National Waste Reports online resource presents a picture of waste management and resource recovery in Australia, drawing on a range of commissioned research, published sources and information provided by Australian, state and territory governments, business, industry and community organisations. The latest report is available here: National Waste Reports

Goulburn Waste Management Centre Pollution Incident Response Management Plan(PDF, 572KB)

Landfill Environmental Management Plan for Goulburn Waste Management Centre(PDF, 9MB)

Current Air & Water Quality Test Results - Goulburn Waste Management Centre(PDF, 237KB)

Annual Monitoring - Goulburn Waste Management Centre(PDF, 53KB)