Georges River Council - Schools and Incursions

Schools and Incursions

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

Council has partnered with Cleanaway to offer the kNOw Waste Education Program, helping students build knowledge of waste and sustainability while fostering behaviours and solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Incursions

Modules include a range of topics including:

Waste sorting and recycling.
Composting and organics.
Litter and pollution.
Food waste.
Sustainable shopping.
Battery and e-waste safety.
Classroom and whole-school waste audit activities.

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

In addition to the incursion program, high schools are eligible to participate in tours of local waste and resource recovery facilities, facilitated by Cleanaway (subject to availability).
Please note: Schools are responsible for arranging and funding their own transport.

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 Management Strategy. The aim is to reduce landfill waste, boost resource recovery, and promote sustainable waste management practices.

You may also find inspirations, tips and resources to inspire your students on Council's Refuse, Reduce, Repair...Recycle webpage.

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.
Clean Up Australia - Education Hub	Clean Up Australia - Schools	Stage 1 to 5	Get involved! Learn how you can organise a school Clean Up event. Make the most of the event by linking it to free curriculum-linked lesson plans that explore waste, taking action and our influence on nature.
Love Food Hate Waste - Food Smart Schools	Food Smart Schools	Stage 1 to 4	NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with Sustainable Victoria have created lesson plans, worksheets, and take-home activities to help schools tackle food waste and explore practical solutions to keep edible food out of the bin.
School Waste Audit	NSW Department of Education - Sustainability Action Process	Stage 1 to 5	Information on how to get your students involved and conduct a school waste audit to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve recycling, minimise litter and take sustainability action in their school community. Hint: Fill the School Incursion or Excursion Program Form - to express your interest for Cleanaway to supportt and facilitate a full-day program at your school.

Community Education and Workshops

Check out our What's On page for information about the next Waste event or workshops.

Not a school but interested in waste education? We also work with community groups, including seniors groups, cultural organisations, environmental groups and resident associations. Contact us to discuss waste education presentations, workshops and other opportunities for your group.

Please note: Community groups must be based within the local government area and have a minimum of 10 participants to be eligible for waste education presentations and workshops.

To express your interest, please email mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au with details about your group and your area of interest.

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