Help shape the future of Ballarat's waste!

This consultation will inform future strategies which will cover local waste reduction and diversion targets, waste education, the City of Ballarat’s non-kerbside services, such as hard waste collection, litter and illegal dumping.

Questions in the consultation include:

  • How should we remove waste, that doesn’t go into your bins, from residential dwellings?
  • What opportunities are there to change the way we reuse, repair, and recycle? These could include clothing swaps, considered purchasing and repair opportunities.
  • What type of waste and resource recovery services do commercial and industrial businesses want from the City of Ballarat?
  • How do we effectively manage waste and recycling from our public spaces?

You can get involved by:

  • Answering these questions here on our MySay page (they will only take you 5-10 minutes and will help shape the future of Ballarat's waste!)
  • Attend one of our workshops:


Litter and Illegal Dumping Workshop - Register to Attend

11am-1pm | Monday 16 October 2023

Federation University, SMB Campus

Lydiard Street South, Ballarat

OR

Community Workshop - Register to attend

Come join your local community members in an interactive workshop to find collaborative solutions to our waste issues outside of kerbside collection. The event will be catered and we will have Council staff there to work alongside you and hear your concerns.

6-8pm | Tuesday 17 October 2023

Federation University - Mt Helen Campus

University Drive, Mount Helen

OR

Community Workshop -Register to attend Online

Come join your local community members in an interactive workshop to find collaborative solutions to our waste issues outside of kerbside collection. The event will be catered and we will have Council staff there to work alongside you and hear your concerns.

What are your waste challenges? How do you dispose of waste that doesn't go in your kerbside bins?

6-8pm | Thursday 19 October 2023

Please RSVP by Friday 13 October to sustainableenvironment@ballarat.vic.gov.au with any dietary requirements.


All ideas about improving waste management in the City of Ballarat can be submitted by Friday 10 November at 5pm.


What happens next

We are currently seeking feedback from our community.

We will present your feedback and issues to Council in December for advice around next steps.