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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, …
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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 …
The circle of FOGO
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Ever wondered what happens to the contents of your FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) bin once it’s collected from your verge? FOGO from the WMRC’s member councils on the FOGO …
New CEO for WMRC
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The Chair and Council of WMRC is pleased to announce that Stuart Devenish has been appointed to the position of CEO for WMRC. Stuart Devenish brings prior experience at Local …
How to get the most out of a clothing swap
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We’ve got a big line-up of clothing swaps this year as part of our (Re)Love Your Stuff textile waste series. If you’re coming along to your first one soon – …
Join the circle: What does it mean to be part of a circular economy?
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A linear economy depends on buying new, buying often, and throwing away last season’s unwanted items – whether it’s clothes, accessories, homewares, tech or toys – without really thinking about …
Easter opening hours at the West Metro Recycling Centre
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The West Metro Recycling Centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We’ll still be open on the Saturday and Easter Monday, so there’s plenty of time to …
Temporary closure: Recycling Centre free drop-off area
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Please be advised that the free recycling drop-off area at the West Metro Recycling Centre will be closed on Monday 18 March 2024. This is to allow for line-marking to …
2022-23 Annual Report now available
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The WMRC is very happy to present its 2022-23 Annual Report. This includes a summary of activities for the year, our financial results and a feature article. Read it here.