Schools across Western Australia have been awarded a combined almost $113,000 in grants to support projects aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling practices.
The latest round of the Western Australian Government’s WasteSorted Schools Grants has provided funding to 40 schools across the State, with individual grants ranging from $200 to more than $5,000.
According to the WA Government, the funding is intended to support projects that help schools better manage waste while encouraging long-term environmental awareness and behavioural change among students.
A number of schools secured funding for initiatives that return organic waste to the soil. Albany Senior High School received $4,000 to establish a student-led edible garden that includes composting equipment, while Beckenham Primary School was awarded almost $5,500 to install a chicken coop. Castletown Primary School in Esperance received about $1,300 to process organic waste for use in a community garden.
Other projects funded through the grants include the installation of recycling infrastructure such as signage and colour-coded bins to improve waste sorting, as well as the purchase of reusable alternatives to single-use items including disposable cups, cutlery and crockery.
Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn said the program supports both practical waste reduction measures and environmental education.
“WasteSorted Schools Grants help schools set up vital infrastructure and behaviour change education projects that divert waste from landfill,” Mr Swinbourn said.
“Programs such as establishing and maintaining kitchen gardens are linked to important lessons about sustainability.
“Our WasteSorted Schools Grants support a new generation to build a low-waste future.”
The WA Government said applications for the second round of WasteSorted Schools Grants are now open and will close on 4 August 2026.
