City of Wollongong News: Environment
Stories and media releases from Wollongong City Council about caring for our environment, sustainable living, active transport, climate change and more.
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You don’t even need to leave your car to offload household chemical waste in a safe and environmentally friendly way at next month's free chemical clean-out.
If you’re curious to know how solar and batteries can power your home and save you money, but are overwhelmed about where to start, the Community Renewable Program is here to help!
It’s a case of many hands make light work at Clean Up Australia Day events across the region this Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Wollongong City Council has taken a major step toward a sustainable future for the region in awarding the tender for essential kerbside waste collection services for the next decade.
Lake Illawarra is a serious catch, according to the assessment of The Estuary Health & Water Quality Report Card 2024-25.
There are some simple things you can do this festive season that don’t just care for the planet but are also kind to your piggy bank – it’s as easy as one, two, green!
Ever considered opening a cafe, education, or ecotourism outpost within the stunning Wollongong Botanic Garden? Now's your chance!
Local young people are taking action and greening our city as part of the Wollongong Youth Forum!
We’re calling all users of Lake Illawarra! Got an idea to help protect it but don’t know where to start? Let’s work together to lake it happen!
Local young poets continue to bloom and inspire a future that is planted in their words.