Workshops and education

Come along to one of Council’s free workshops or education events to learn and take action for our environment and sustainability.

All events hosted by waste@hornsby.nsw.gov.au are held at accessible Council venues.

Upcoming workshops and events

Chipping for Mulch - Westleigh - March

15 Mar 2026 Bring your garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green-lidded garden organics bin to our free chipping service, recycling them into fresh mulch.

The Old Dog Pound, Next to 8 Warrigal Drive, Westleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Chipping Days

Kimbriki Eco House & Garden Tour 2026

19 Mar 2026 Tour the Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, including a waste education workshop at the Eco House and Garden.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Sustainability

Waste-wise Café Chats and Trivia

21 Mar 2026 Join us for Waste-wise Café Chats and Trivia

Waste Warriors Volunteers Hub, 4 Chilvers Road, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Scraps to Soil: The secrets to composting

21 Mar 2026 Reduce food waste and enrich your garden by learning the secrets of composting!

Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh 2120

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The Great Berowra Clothes Swap

22 Mar 2026 Let’s keep clothes out of landfill. Grab your best clothes to swap for a brand new to you outfit.

Warrina Street Oval Clubhouse, 65 Hillcrest Rd, Berowra 2081

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Chipping for Mulch - Mt Kuring-gai - April

12 Apr 2026 Bring your garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green-lidded garden organics bin to our free chipping service, recycling them into fresh mulch.

Council Depot, 5 Beaumont Rd, Mount Kuring-gai 2080

Tagged as: , Chipping Days

Second-Hand Hornsby Market

12 Apr 2026 Stalls fully booked, waitlist available.
We’re excited to host our Second-Hand Hornsby (SHH) Market at Coronation StEat, Hornsby!

Coronation StrEat Precinct, Corner of Jersey Lane and Beattie Lane, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops, Sustainability

Youth Week - The Fast Fashion Crisis: Mending a Solution

16 Apr 2026 Reducing textile waste through repair, reuse, and rewear.

Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Youth Week

Clothes swap

18 Apr 2026 Exchange your preloved clothes and accessories with our second-hand community.

Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr Phyllis and Central Avenue, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops, Youth Week

Gardening for small spaces & balconies

07 May 2026 No matter how small your space, you can grow a thriving garden at home.

Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh 2120

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Composting and worm farming

09 May 2026 Learn how to set-up and manage a compost bin and worm farm at home.

Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr Phyllis and Central Ave, Thornleigh 2120

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Kimbriki Eco House & Garden Tour 2026

27 May 2026 Tour the Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, including a waste education workshop at the Eco House and Garden.

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops

Bicycle repair workshop

20 Jun 2026 Rather than throw out your bike, come learn some basic maintenance techniques!

Storey Park Community Centre (Fowler Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

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Stitch and fix: clothes mending workshop

20 Jun 2026 Learn how to mend your clothes by hand, prolonging the life of your favourite pieces.

Storey Park Community Centre (Jonas Fear Hall), 12 Old Berowra Road, Hornsby 2077

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Talks & workshops