Managing waste wisely

Education & Community

The Western Metropolitan Regional Council runs a variety of community programs to help you reduce your waste and recycle effectively.

WMRC Low-waste workshops

The WMRC provides workshops, tours, and webinars designed to help you and your family live a low-waste, sustainable life.

School Program

The WMRC offers high-energy, interactive waste education programs for kids in Years 1-6, as well as a package of incursions and resources focused on textile waste for secondary students.

Bin tagging

Bin tagging is an education tool to provide residents with direct, individualised feedback on the contents of their bin so they can reduce their waste and recycle right. Find out more about the program and how it’s implemented.

Low-waste Equipment Hire

Want to hold a waste-wise event? Borrow portable water refill stations, reusable washing stations and more for free. Available to residents and community groups in our Member & Participating Council areas only.

Volunteer

Help others reduce waste, meet new friends, and develop your waste knowledge and skills with our fun volunteering opportunites.

Resources & Fact Sheets

Explore our range of factsheets, brochures, posters and articles to help you and your community manage waste.