Happy RecycleSmart Customers Published on 27 March 2024 An increasing number of residents have been diverting hard-to-recycle materials from landfill since City of Ryde’s 12-month trial partnership with RecycleSmart began. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and Recycling
No asbestos contamination found in Ryde mulch Published on 05 March 2024 A City of Ryde audit on mulch used in garden beds and playgrounds located at sporting fields, passive parks and natural areas within the Local Government Area has found no evidence of asbestos contamination. Tagged as: , Council Meeting, Environment, Recreation
Let‘s keep our City clean for our local wildlife Published on 11 January 2024 Imagine walking among broken chairs and plates and swimming next to a dumped fridge. It’s dangerous and uncomfortable – for humans and the native wildlife living in our neighbourhood – but that’s what happens when people decide to dump illegally. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and Recycling
Council staff shine with award recognitions Published on 13 December 2023 City of Ryde’s library and City Spaces staff have been recognised for outstanding achievements in winning and being highly commended at two recent prestigious award ceremonies. Tagged as: , Announcements, Council Meeting, Environment, Library, Waste and Recycling
Edible Gardens in Schools Published on 14 November 2023 The Edible Gardens project is aimed at creating edible gardens within schools’ grounds and teaching students about composting, worm farming and sustainable gardening in order to establish positive attitudes towards organic recycling. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and Recycling, Youth
Get clean power with GreenPower Published on 20 September 2023 The City of Ryde is furthering its commitment to a Net Zero Emissions target of 2040 by encouraging businesses and residents to purchase 100% accredited GreenPower from their electricity retailers. Tagged as: , Environment
Get Prepared for wild weather Published on 18 September 2023 Recent smoke haze from urgent hazard reduction burning has proved a sobering reminder to Ryde residents that it’s time to prepare for what is predicted to be a dangerously hot and dry summer. Tagged as: , Environment
Recycling of Solar Lights Published on 13 September 2023 Solar lights are an environmentally friendly alternative to illuminate your garden at night. But what do you do with them once you don’t want them anymore or they stop working? Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and Recycling
Driving a net Zero Emissions future Published on 04 September 2023 City of Ryde took delivery of a brand-new Hyundai Mighty Electric truck last week for a three-day trial that furthers Council’s commitment towards becoming Net Zero Emissions by 2035. Tagged as: , Environment
Creativity blossoms in garden competition Published on 03 July 2023 Entries are now open for the annual Spring Garden Competition which gives local green thumbs a chance to show off their amazing outdoor spaces. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Update, Environment, Media Releases