City of Parramatta · 2026 · Fully funded
LOOPLAB PARRAMATTA
Is your food business ready for NSW's new food waste rules?
LoopLab is coming to Parramatta. This time we’re focusing on hospitality SMEs, helping you get ahead of NSW’s new food waste separation requirements, in effect from 1 July 2026. This fully funded circular economy mentoring program includes a free Bin Trim site waste assessment, an online webinar, expert mentoring sessions and a personalised Bin Trim Report aligned with EPA NSW’s Bin Trim model. The program also supports hospitality venues to apply for recycling equipment rebates.
Applications close: 30 August 2026 · Launch event: 22 July 2026 · Program runs to 30 November 2026 · 6 places available for 1:1 mentoring
New food waste regulations are coming to NSW, and it’s an exciting time to be part of the change. From July 1st, the New South Wales Government is introducing a mandate requiring relevant premises, including supermarkets, hospitality businesses, and other instituions, to have a source-separated food organics waste collection service in place.
With this shift fast approaching, there’s a real opportunity to rethink how food waste is managed and to be part of a broader move toward more circular, sustainable systems.
What’s included
Four things. Fully funded. Zero cost to your business.
LoopLab Parramatta is a structured program that supports your business from initial assessment through to the development of a personalised Waste and Recycling Action Plan.
Bin Trim Site Waste Assessment (Onsite or Virtual)
75 min Introduction to Circular Economy, EPA NSW Bin Trim & Equipment Rebate Program
2 x Mentoring Sessions
Personalised Bin Trim Report & Waste and Recycling Action Plan
Who it’s for
Built for hospitality SMEs in the City of Parramatta
This program is specifically built for hospitality SMEs in the City of Parramatta at the early stages of their circular economy journey.
The focus will be on redefining current waste operations to integrate sustainable procurement, getting your business ready for the July 1st EPA mandates.
Get started
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
LAUNCH EVENT: Introduction to Circular Economy and the NSW Bin Trim and Recycling Equipment Rebate Program Webinar
The official launch of the program will kick-off in the form of an online webinar. This session will run for 75 to 90 mins and will give you an introduction to what we do at Cirque du Soil, the foundational principles of the circular economy, case studies of successful circular economy intiatives in hospitality, and information about the Bin Trim program and the equipment rebates you will be eligible for as part of the program.
READY TO GET STARTED?
APPLY NOW: Closes 30th August
Takes five minutes. Applications close 30th August 2026. The CDS team will confirm your place within 5 business days. Only 6 spots available for 1:1 mentoring – don’t sit on this.
Closes 30th August
6 spots available
5 month program
About the program
Delivered by practitioners passionate about circularity in hospitality.
Cirque du Soil is Melbourne’s leading circular economy practitioner organisation specialising in SME circular transformation – a certified social enterprise that runs programs, not just advises on them. We’ve worked across hospitality, retail, manufacturing, film sets, office precincts, and multi-unit developments across Australia and internationally.
With NSW EPA mandate fast-approaching, it is more important than ever for businesses to develop strategies to handle their food waste and divert it from landfill. Through a combination of education, mentoring, and real-world application, this program will create lasting examples of circular economy practices that can be scaled across Parramatta and beyond, helping businesses prepare for upcoming regulatory changes while inspiring the wider community.
Eligibility – your business must operate within the City of Parramatta
Not sure if you qualify? Email us.
How it works
Designed to fit around a working business.
Step 01 — July-august 2026
Apply via the form below
Takes five minutes. Applications close 30th August 2026. The CDS team will confirm your place within 5 business days. Only 6 spots remain.
Step 02 — 22 July 2026
Join the program launch webinar
Your initial introduction to the Circular Economy and Cirque du Soil. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the NSW Bin Trim program and Equipment Rebate.
Step 03 — August 2026
bin trim site waste assessment: onsite or online
Trained assessors review your workplace’s waste generation, audit your bins, and create a tailored Waste and Recycling Action Plan (WARA Plan). You can opt into a time most convenient for your business. Onsite assessments will be conducted over a 2-3 day period, and virtual assessments over a 2-3 week period. Here the opportunities to reduce waste and costs will be indentified.
Step 04 — August 2026
1:1 mentoring session: Review Bin Trim Report & Actions
We’ll sit down with you and review your Bin Trim Report and identified actions. We will help you identify what’s going to landfill, what it’s costing, opportunities being missed, and how you can implement circular intiatives in your business.
Step 05 — October 2026
group mentoring session: Progress check-in and project close out
Yourself, the CDS team, and your peers in the program will come together for one final group mentoring session to discuss where you are at with your circular economy initiatives. Our team will give any last guidance you may need, and as a group, we will reflect on what you’ve learned to close out the program
Step 06 — November 2026
ELIGIBlE? We'll support your application for your bin trim equipment rebate
Based on the identified initiatives from your Bin Trim Report and Waste and Recycling Action Plan, 50% of the capital costs for purchasing or leasing small-scale, on-site recycling equipment (such as balers, shredders, compactors, and crushers) will be covered thanks to EPA NSW $6 million rebate initiative.
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Secure your place in LoopLab PARRAMATTA
The first stage of the program is open to up to 60 applicants. The form takes five minutes. The CDS team confirm your place within 5 business days.
This is a fully funded program from a City of Parramatta — there is no cost to your business.
