Managing waste wisely

Education & Community

The Western Metropolitan Regional Council runs a variety of community programs encouraging householders to reduce 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

Looking for a high energy, interactive waste prevention program filled with age-appropriate activities for kids in Years 1-6? Look no further than WMRC’s Waste Education Days!

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. Click to find out more about the program and how it’s implemented

Waste Wise Events

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

Volunteer

Become a WMRC Waste Watchers Volunteer and help residents in the western suburbs manage their waste wisely. Lots of volunteer opportunities available. Click to find out more.

Resources & Fact Sheets

Click for a range of fact sheets, brochures and posters to help you or your community manage waste wisely.