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Give the Gift of Hope Today

Many families seeking asylum won’t have work rights or access to social security payments from the government this festive season. Affording food or healthcare will be challenging, as it has been to secure a roof over their heads with limited resources and in the middle of a housing crisis.

Refugee families are doing their best to rebuild their lives, but with no rental history or access to their basic human rights, they are at an even further disadvantage.

Your gift has the power to shine a light of hope for refugee families this festive season.

Donate now online or by calling 1300 692 772 (1300 MYASRC)

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Bin It Better - Maribyrnong City Council

Council launched a recycling education campaign, 'Bin it Better', earlier this year to reduce the amount of contamination in kerbside recycling (yellow lid bins) and Food and Garden Organics streams (green lid bins) across the municipality. 

The campaign, co-funded by Sustainability Victoria, seeks to empower Maribyrnong residents to place the correct items in the right bins for collection. By providing clear guidance and education, Council aims to enhance community awareness and engagement in recycling efforts. 

One key message the campaign is focused on is: household batteries and electronic waste (e-waste) cannot be disposed of in any kerbside bin. They contain toxic metals and can overheat or become punctured, causing rubbish loads to catch fire in trucks or at the sorting facility. In recent months, there have been two fires in our trucks. There are many places in and close to the City of Maribyrnong where you can drop off old household batteries and e-waste for free, so that they can be recycled safely. 

For more information, visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/safe-battery-disposal.