Greater Dandenong council wins sustainability award

Greater Dandenong Council Wins Sustainability Award

The Greater Dandenong City Council has been honored for its strong dedication to sustainability, earning the 2025 Cities Litter Award at the 43rd Annual Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Tidy Towns & Cities Sustainability Awards.

These awards highlight environmental achievements and celebrate community spirit across Victoria. They recognize local initiatives that empower residents, change behaviors, protect natural environments, reduce waste, involve youth and Indigenous communities, and build long-term resilience.

‘Bin It or Take It Home With You’ Campaign

The Council’s Waste Services team received special recognition for its Bin It or Take It Home With You campaign. This initiative focuses on teaching the public responsible waste disposal and raising awareness of litter’s impact on the environment.

“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.”

About the Recognition

This acknowledgment underscores Greater Dandenong Council’s ongoing leadership role in developing cleaner, more sustainable urban spaces and fostering community-driven environmental responsibility.

Author’s summary: Greater Dandenong Council earned the 2025 sustainability award for its litter campaign, showcasing the city’s leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship.

Inside Local Government — 2025-11-09