Lime shared e-scooters and e-bikes now available across Canberra
Lime shared e-scooter and e-bike services are expanding active travel options for Canberrans.
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Water quality in our lakes, ponds and rivers
The ACT Government monitors the environmental status of Canberra's lakes, ponds and rivers and advises changes in water quality conditions in relation to bacteria, blue-green algae and other potentially hazardous conditions.
Slow down for roadside workers: Every decision helps everyone get home safely
Help keep our Roadside workers safe as they are repairing damage, improving infrastructure, and responding when things go wrong.
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme will soon be expanding in 2027
More containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund in 2027.
Capital Linen Services donations helping CIT students
Capital Linen Service donated 132 kilograms of white sheets to Canberra Institute of Technology for the fashion students to experiment with.
Secure your load on the road
Secure your load when travelling on the road.
ACT City Services is now on Facebook
ACT City Services is now on Facebook @ACTCityServices
Revisions to Urban Forest Approval Criteria – Public Trees
On 7 March 2025, revisions were made to the Urban Forest (Approval Criteria) Determination 2024 (No 1). These changes aim to refine the approval process for tree damaging activities under the Urban Forest Act 2023.
Secure your load on the road
Unsecure loads litter our roads and open spaces and are a major safety hazard. Any unsecure items in a ute or trailer can create dangerous projectiles and put motorists, pedestrians and cyclists at risk.
Investigation released into fire at Hume recycling facility
The Fire Investigation Report revealed that the presence of multiple batteries, identified in the remains of the waste compacter, caused a thermal runaway which ignited the fire.
Plastic Free July 2026
Canberrans can pick up practical tips to reduce single-use plastics this July, with a series of free ACT NoWaste events happening online and in person.
New household waste collection service provider
From Monday 28 April 2025, JJ’s Waste and Recycling will be Canberra's waste collection service provider.
Curtin shops minor improvements
Grants awarded to support animal welfare
Successful recipients of the 2025-26 Companion Animal Grants have been announced.
West Belconnen Green Waste Facility is relocating
The ACT Government is temporarily relocating the West Belconnen Green Waste Facility.
Lime shared e-scooters and e-bikes now available across Canberra
Lime shared e-scooter and e-bike services are expanding active travel options for Canberrans.
Water quality in our lakes, ponds and rivers
The ACT Government monitors the environmental status of Canberra's lakes, ponds and rivers and advises changes in water quality conditions in relation to bacteria, blue-green algae and other potentially hazardous conditions.
Sutton Road bridge structure repairs
Changed traffic arrangements will facilitate the bridge repairs works on Sutton Road.