City of Wollongong News: Environment
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Wollongong City Council has taken another step toward its Net Zero community emissions by 2050 target after granting easements that will allow the installation and maintenance of Community Batteries in four new locations across the Local Government Area.
The recent holiday season saw a whopping 40 per cent increase in residents utilising Wollongong City Council’s recycling drop-offs, with more than 800 people attending three locations between 27 and 30 December.
Got dozens of dinosaurs or a legion of LEGO? Trade them for something fresh our Toy Swap on 21 January 2025.
Be sure to do the right thing this festive season and put food waste into FOGO, recycle what you can and only put landfill-destined items in the red-lid bin.
It can be tough to be kind to the planet at Christmas time. We've got you covered with five festive tips to keep (or get) you on Santa's nice list.
It starts with a 'why?' That's the philosophy of Green Gravity CEO Mark Swinnerton. It is this vision Wollongong City Council is pleased to throw the spotlight on in launching the #MadeInWollongong Business Leader Series
Wollongong City Council’s free festive recycling drop-offs are back, and 2024 will see soft plastics accepted alongside the usual cardboard and household recycling.
To reduce the threat to personal safety and flood damage in Lake Heights, Wollongong City Council has resolved to purchase two flood-affected properties in Mirrabooka Road.
Some roses are red. Most violets are blue. Wollongong’s Botanic Garden is home to amazing things, and as of today, some special purple roses, too.
Time to have your say on Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study.