Greater Dandenong Council Recognized for Sustainability
Greater Dandenong City Council won the 2025 Cities Litter Award at the 43rd Annual Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Tidy Towns & Cities Sustainability Awards. These awards honour environmental achievements and community spirit across Victoria.
About the Awards
The awards highlight initiatives that empower people, change behaviours, protect the environment, reduce waste, engage youth and Indigenous communities, and build resilience in local communities.
The Winning Campaign
The Council’s Waste Services team was awarded for their campaign, Bin It or Take It Home With You, which educates residents on proper litter disposal and raises awareness of its environmental impact.
"This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Waste Services Team, not just for this project, but for the work they do every day," said Council Executive Director City Futures, Sanjay Manivasagasivam.
"We’re proud to lead initiatives that make our city cleaner."
The campaign supports the Council’s ongoing efforts to maintain a clean and sustainable community environment.
Author's summary: Greater Dandenong City Council earned recognition for impactful sustainability efforts through their educational litter campaign, reinforcing community commitment to environmental care.