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The WMRC’s new Council Plan is now up for review. If you live in one of our Member Council areas or use our services, we want to hear your thoughts! …
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Holiday trading hours 2025-26
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The West Metro Recycling Centre is open over the holiday period so you can get those summer jobs done. You can drop off waste every day except Christmas Day and …
How to dispose of recalled children’s sand
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Some colourful children’s sand products have been recalled as they may contain asbestos. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a public warning advising customers to immediately stop …
Drop off your greenwaste this National Recycling Week
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To celebrate National Recycling Week, we’re offering free greenwaste drop-offs for our member and participating council residents from 10-16 November 2025. 100% of the greenwaste you drop off at the …
State award win: Over 20,000 people inspired to rethink textile waste
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The Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) has taken home the Community Events and Engagement Award at the highly competitive, state-wide 2025 WasteSorted Awards for its (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign tackling …
Back to basics on bins and beyond
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A new interactive workshop series by the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) will go back to basics on managing household waste. If you’ve ever practiced ‘wishcycling’ – placing items you …
Managing the risk of the Polyphagous shot-hole borer
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The mulch we provide to our member council residents is free of the shot-hole borer beetle. Find out more about the beetle and what the spread means for our local …
Dreaming of a low-waste Christmas? Here’s how to make it happen.
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Want to level up your low-waste Christmas game this year? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out on your low-waste journey, here are some tips to avoid, reduce, …
Festive season trading hours for 2024-25
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The West Metro Recycling Centre will be open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with reduced trading hours on Boxing Day. The Recycling Hotline (08 9384 6711) …
Hit the trail for sustainable style
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Look forward to a fabulous day of reloved, repaired and reused fashion with the Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s landmark Textile Trail event, on this Saturday 16 November. For one day …