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Recycling Centre Closed

The Recycling Centre is currently closed on Sunday the 25th of October due to asbestos on the deck.

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Environment and biodiversity

Find documents, strategies, policies and plans related to the environment in Nillumbik, including our Climate Action Plan, Biodiversity Strategy, Urban Tree Canopy Strategy and more.

  • Biodiversity Strategy 2024-2034(PDF, 9MB)
  • Climate Action Plan 2022 2032(PDF, 4MB)
  • Urban Tree Canopy Strategy 2024-2040(PDF, 6MB)
  • Green Wedge Management Plan 2019(PDF, 4MB)
  • Eastern Region Pest Animal Strategy 2020-2030(PDF, 85MB)
  • Community Gardens Policy 2015(DOCX, 2MB)
  • Electrical Line Management Plan(PDF, 4MB)
  • Integrated Water Management Strategy 2013(PDF, 6MB)
  • Tree Management Guidelines 2018(PDF, 2MB)
  • Tree Management Policy 2018(PDF, 675KB)
  • Find out more about the environment in Nillumbik
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