All schools in the Georges River Council area can access free school waste programs. These include both incursions and excursions.
 

Incursions

Modules include: 

• Binwise.
• Natures Recyclers.
• Litter, Litter Everywhere.
• Sustainable Shopping.
• Materials Matter.
• Wastescapes.

The modules are developed for Pre-schools, Primary, and High Schools. They align with NESA syllabus outcomes in Science, Geography, Mathematics, and more. They also build on cross-curriculum capabilities and embed sustainability as a key priority.
 

Excursions 

Along with the incursion program, you can also visit Cleanaway's Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park. Students will travel on the landfill and see mitigation strategies for reducing the environmental impact of our society’s waste. They will also learn about alternative recycling drop-off points for hazardous waste. There is also an opportunity for small groups to take part in an on-site workshop.

• Transport is not included.
• Suitable for Stage 5 Geography and Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science.

To register your interest, book an incursion or excursion, complete the form below.

School Incursion or Excursion Program Form

 

Recycling at Schools

Primary and secondary schools that book the free schools waste programs are eligible to access up to five (5) 240L Commercial Recycling Bin Services at no cost.

You can apply for or change the number of recycling bins at your school by completing the form below.

Schools Recycling Application Form

 

Useful Waste Education Resources  

Explore these external waste education resources. They connect with school curriculum outcomes and support Council's Waste Mangement Strategy. The aim is to reduce landfill waste, boost resource recovery, and promote sustainable waste management practices.

Program	Website links	Curriculum Target	Description
Zero Litter in Georges River	Georges River Keeper - Education Resources	Stage 3	Georges River Keeper have partnered with Georges River Environmental Education Centre (GREEC) to develop a unique Zero Litter in Georges River program. Lessons and resources investigate guide students to learn about waste and litter in schools and communities and develop solutions to protect our waterways and wetlands.  Please contact Georges River Keeper for more details.
VISY Education and Resources	VISY Education and Resources	Stage 1 to Stage 5	Visy’s Education and Resources hub offers interactive games, videos and lesson plans to help individuals, schools, and communities understand and improve recycling practices for a more sustainable future.
Schools Recycle Right	Recycling Near You School Resources	Early Stage 1 to Stage 5	Planet Ark and BINGO Industries has developed a range of curriculum linked teacher lesson plan, student worksheets that address recycling, waste avoidance and reduction.
ABC War on Waste Education Resources	ABC War on Waste Interactive Video War on Waste Education Resources	Stage 1 to Stage 5	Teaching resources from the popular TV program War on Waste help primary and secondary students explore key waste issues in Australia and take meaningful action to reduce environmental impact.