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At Brimbank, we're committed to creating a healthy, safe and sustainable environment for our current and future communities. Together we can reduce waste and pollution, respect and care for our land and waterways, and create spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Stay updated on environmental events, news, grants and programs in Brimbank by subscribing to our environmental monthly e-newsletter, The Leaflet.

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Discover how you can reduce your environmental impact and take positive action for nature. Whether big or small, every action can make a meaningful difference for the environment and help protect nature for future generations.

Environmental activities and events

Check out our 2026 calendar of environmental events and details on upcoming events and programs on gardening, living sustainably, renewable energy and more.

Reducing waste at home

We have a variety of programs to help you reduce your household waste going to landfill. Together we can reduce carbon emission and help protect the local environment.

Other recycling programs

From soft plastics to e-waste, discover how you can correctly recycle various household items in Brimbank.

100% Renewable Brimbank

On this page you can explore the range of FREE resources and financial incentives available for your home or business. Help us reach our goal of net zero emissions by making the switch to all-electric appliances powered by 100 per cent renewable energy!

Nature and Conservation

Discover more about the amazing natural environment of Brimbank, and how you can help care for our native wildlife, plants and natural places.

Citizen Science

Brimbank City Council is teaming up once again with over 20 Councils across metropolitan Melbourne to represent Greater Melbourne on the global stage in the City Nature Challenge and we need your help to do it!

Sustainability in schools

Explore our range of resources, grants and programs to get started on improving sustainability at your school.

Sustainable gardening

Reduce your grocery bills, improve your mental and physical wellbeing and connect with the local environment through some great gardening programs.

Trees, Open Spaces and Nature strips

Find out about Street and Parks trees, maintaining trees on your property and Melbourne's West tree planting programs.

Help nature in Brimbank

Find out how you can help nature right here in Brimbank

There is pressure on our precious water supplies. Freshwater scarcity is a major problem around the world and we can all do our bit to help secure its future.

Community Clean Ups

Help keep Brimbank Beautiful by participating in a community clean up event.

Community environmental groups

Become a "friend" to a key natural location in and around Brimbank by getting involved in one of the many community groups actively creating a better environment for us all.

Call for statewide freeze on new data centre approvals

Call for statewide freeze on new data centre approvals

08 September 2026

Council’s push for the State Government to introduce an immediate moratorium on all new data centre applications and expansions was featured in The Age on Saturday 5 September. Brimbank Mayor Cr Virginia Tachos was quoted as saying before the approval of any new data centres, the council wanted binding planning controls, mandatory sustainability standards and […] ...

Community invited to shape future of Copernicus Way Reserve

Community invited to shape future of Copernicus Way Reserve

Residents are invited to have their say on plans to transform Copernicus Way Reserve, in Keilor Downs. The new concept celebrates the natural landscape and aims to create a special nature-based place for learning, play and community connection. The revised concept plan We’re seeking community feedback on a range of elements in the revised concept […] ...

Stronger measures and community benefits for Brimbank as part of the third runway

Stronger measures and community benefits for Brimbank as part of the third runway

Following years of strong advocacy, Brimbank City Council is pleased to confirm it has secured important outcomes which address some of the concerns raised by community in relation to the planned third runway at Melbourne Airport. The Federal Government’s conditional approval of the third runway includes a number of significant measures which address many of […] ...

Last updated: 25 August 2026 - 10:40am

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