SNORC Becomes an Official Trash Free Trails Community Hub – With Support From The Paw Centre Berowra
- SNORC MTB
- Dec 9, 2025
- 2 min read
SNORC is proud to announce that we are now an officially recognised Trash Free Trails (TFT) Community Hub for the North Shore trail network. This partnership marks an important step in strengthening our commitment to preserving, protecting, and respecting the green spaces we ride every day.
As mountain bikers, we rely on healthy, thriving bushland and trail networks—not only for recreation, but for the wellbeing of our broader community. Becoming a TFT Community Hub helps us set a clear standard: we all play a role in keeping our trails clean. When one rider makes the effort, it matters. When a whole club does? That’s culture. That’s impact.
Our message is simple:“Trash Free Trails—see it, pick it up, bring it in, take it out.”
Many hands make light work, and together we create good trail karma for every rider who comes after us.
Partnering With The Paw Centre – Berowra’s Return & Earn Depot
We are excited to share that SNORC has teamed up with Daz and Nadia at The Paw Centre in Berowra, a much-loved local dog grooming business that is also a fully accredited Return and Earn depot.
This partnership gives our club a practical, easy way to transform trail clean-ups into tangible community benefit. Any Return and Earn-eligible cans, plastic bottles, or glass bottles collected on the trails can be dropped off at The Paw Centre—helping recycle responsibly while also earning cash from your efforts.
About The Paw Centre
“The Paw Centre – Groomed with Love, Styled to Pawfection!”
More than a dog grooming salon, The Paw Centre is a warm, community-focused business offering everything from simple Fluff Outs to full deluxe grooms. They ensure every dog leaves looking and feeling their best.
As an added perk, all SNORC MTB Club members receive 5% off all services—because loyal dogs (and their humans) deserve loyal rewards.
By supporting The Paw Centre, you’re supporting a local business that supports our trails.
How to Sort Your Return & Earn Items
To make the process simple and efficient, please follow these guidelines:
Plastic bottles and cans go in one bag
Glass bottles go in a separate bag
This small step makes processing much easier and ensures your recycling counts.
A Message From the SNORC President
“By becoming a TFT Community Hub, we’re leading by example in how we treat the natural spaces we ride. It’s our duty as conscious community members to stay active in keeping the trail network clean and healthy. This work has a greater ripple effect—educating riders, reinforcing respect for our environment, and helping protect the trails we love for future generations. SNORC is proud to champion the Trash Free Trails ethos and provide our members with practical ways to contribute, including recycling through The Paw Centre’s Return and Earn program.” Dan Smith, SNORC MTB Club President.
