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Op Shop Tour with Paraquad Industries

18 April @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$5
Join the WMRC on a tour of Returnit and Paraquad Industries and discover what happens to your items and how your quality items create employment opportunities. You’ll get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Containers for Change operation as well as the Opshop, Book Bazaar, Industrial Wiper Manufacture and other commerical services run by Paraquad ✨💚🙌. You’ll also get an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a light morning tea ☕🍰.
📅 Date: Thursday 18th April
🕙Time: 10am-12noon
🏠 Address: 4-6 Orton Road, Shenton Park WA 6008
👞Wear: Fully enclosed footwear is required. High-vis vest, safety glasses and ear plugs will be provided for parts of the tour.
💰 Cost: $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.
Tour format:
  • Tour of Paraquad 10 -10:45 am
  • Tour of Return-it 10:45 am -11:15 am
  • Morning Tea 11:15 am -11:30 am
  • WMRC waste talk with Q&A session 11:30 am -12 noon
This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.
We ask you to not take photos while on the tour.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Details

Date:
18 April
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$5
Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/paraquad-and-return-it-tour

Organiser

Paraquad Industries

Venue

4-6 Orton Rd, Shenton Park 6008
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