27 January 2026
More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste, with more money still up for grabs.
WasteSorted Schools Grants have been awarded to 55 public and non-government schools across the state to help fund projects that reduce the impact of waste or contribute to a circular economy.
Through WasteSorted, students are learning about sustainability and the impact of waste.
Grants ranging from under $500 up to the maximum $5,000 were recently awarded to schools for a variety of projects, including:
- Containers for Change collection infrastructure
- waste stations with Australian Standard coloured bins and signage
- organic waste systems, such as worm farms, compost bins and chickens
- closed-loop garden beds
- community recycling hubs.
Students who participate in these sustainability programs are discovering how much of an impact they can make, on an individual and community level.
The WasteSorted Schools grants have funded more than $3 million to 588 schools over 22 years, and with up to two funding rounds each year they continue to bolster school repair, reuse, recycling and waste avoidance programs.
Denmark Senior High School was awarded more than $3,800 in this latest round of funding for its organic waste recycling efforts. The money was used to purchase worm farms, raised garden beds, soil, seeds, plants and gardening equipment. These resources will help with recycling of organic waste using compost to grow edible plants.
Under the guidance of Science Project Teacher, Jeremy Hartley, Denmark Senior High School’s Year 9 students have already delivered their first crop of heritage mixed lettuce to the school canteen. This market-style garden will expand into a full STEAM garden this year, helping students to develop valuable real-world skills while they learn about micronutrition, climate and soil science, data analysis, marketing and effective business practices.
More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste.
Staff and students at Landsdale Gardens Primary School are working on a recycling and gardening project, while a waste sorting and recycling system will be implemented at Mindarie Senior College.
The grant money awarded to North Mandurah Primary School will be used to purchase machinery that will turn old plastic, such as bottle lids, into new and practical items.
WA schools with WasteSorted Schools accreditation can still apply for a WasteSorted Schools grant. The next round is open now and will close on 10 March 2026.
To learn more, visit the Waste Authority website.