Waste Education

We offer free waste education activities for schools and community groups.

  • Class Excursions: Tour the Summerhill Waste Management Centre (Stage 2 and above).
  • Class Incursions: Classroom talks on recycling, composting, and more (Kindergarten to Year 12).
  • Waste Audits: Conduct a hands-on waste audit with free equipment loan.
  • Community Talks and Tours: Arrange for our educators to present to your group or provide a guided tour of Summerhill.

Want to learn more about the school tours and book your spot? See our School Resources

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School Resources

School Resources

Our waste educators can provide your school or community group with waste and recycling talks, tours of Summerhill Waste Management Centre, and classroom learning resources.
Waste and Recycling Mythbusters

Waste and Recycling Mythbusters

With so many options it’s sometimes hard to know what to do with our waste. We've pulled together a list of common waste and recycling myths and set the record straight.
Food Waste

Food Waste

In Newcastle, around 30% of the waste (by weight) in our red lid bins every week is food waste. Find out more about reducing or recycling your food waste; and council’s future plans for an organics processing facility.