Western Metropolitan Regional Council

The Textile Trail
2024-11-16 | WA
Follow the Textile Trail map to find out how you can repair, share, reuse and relove your clothes while supporting local businesses. This is a FREE and self-guided tour you can complete throughout the day at your leisure. Collect a Textile Trail map from one of the below stops or one of our Textile Trail events, then explore local treasure and get your map stamped at 6 stops for your chance to win!
This is a free retail trail and a great activity for the whole family.
The following businesses are stops on the Textile Trail. Get your Trail Map stamped at these locations on the day for your chance to win!

Vinnies (Claremont)
Calico & Ivy (Claremont)
Magpie Collective (Claremont)
Australian Red Cross Op Shop (Cottesloe)
Save the Children (Mosman Park)
Vinnies (Mosman Park)
Good Sammy (Subiaco)
Salvos (Subiaco)
The Secret Closet (Subiaco)
West Metro Recycling Centre (Shenton Park)

Register for a day of events & workshops here: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/textiletrail
The Textile Trail is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

Sewing Workshop with Studio Thimbles
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Studio Thimbles, 437 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, 6008
Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to upcycle clothing cut-offs into fashionable cushion covers in this sustainable textile workshop! 👖 ♻️
Attendees will leave with a new upcycled cushion cover and skills to help them upcycle other textile scraps. ✨💚🙌. This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items. Beginner sewers are welcome, however this event is for adults only (18+).
👉 RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/sewing-workshop-9ufrkmhp
🚗Parking: Parking is available at Subi Carpark located on the corner of Rokeby Rd & Barker Rd. Alternatively, the studio is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

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 if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Clothing Swap with the Sustainable Style Counsellor
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Does your wardrobe need a sustainable refresh? Join WMRC’s Adult Clothing Swap featuring guest presenter and Style Counsellor, Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman! Clothing swaps are a way of sharing unwanted but quality garments with your local community. It’s a great alternative to fast fashion while getting a new look.
How it works:
1) Look through your cupboards to find clean and good-quality items you no longer wear to donate to the swap. ❌Please no kids’ clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
2) Drop off your clothing between 9am-9.30am, for our volunteers to organise.
3) Be seated by 9.30am and enjoy Ciara the Sustainable Style Counsellor discuss the power of styling from 9.30am-10.30am.
4) Once the talk has finished you can browse the racks at your leisure from 10.30am-12pm to find new treasures!
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-style-counsellor-4exp3599
More about Ciara:
Sustainable style guru and mental-health activist Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman leads with joyful conviction and vulnerability in her work which is changing lives all over Perth. This London-trained award-winning personal stylist is shaking up the world of sustainable personal style through successful keynotes, presentations, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Let the Style Counsellor teach you how to become sustainably stylish, to re-think and reduce textile waste and consider how to BUY LESS, BUY BETTER, LOOK BETTER AND DO BETTER.

WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on 16 November and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile Trail events here.
A note to resellers:
Please note that WMRC clothing swaps are local community events for people to refresh their wardrobes with clothes that are new to them. They are not held for resellers to source stock. You will be asked to leave if we believe you are collecting clothes for resale. If you are struggling financially and need a large quantity of clothing, please let the WMRC staff know so we can arrange something for you.

Sustainable Style Tour with the Curated Wardrobe
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Calling all fashionistas sick of the fast fashion model. The Sustainable Style Tour is here! Join WMRC for a day spent shopping with your very own stylist- Hazel from the Curated Wardrobe!
Attendees will:

Find quality preloved pieces
Visit a curated selection of the best preloved outlets
Gain valuable insight into your own personal style and the knowledge to shop preloved like a pro!

Subiaco’s thriving preloved scene is a designer shoppers’ dream come true with the stores on this tour regularly stocking labels such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Bassike, Zimmermann, Camilla and Marc, Lee Mathews, Anine & Spell. A fun, fashion-filled planet-friendly morning that will leave you glowing with style and sustainability confidence!
BONUS: Bring along a garment from your wardrobe that you LOVE but aren’t sure how to style and Hazel will work with you individually to restyle your piece, ensuring all your purchases blend seamlessly with your existing wardrobe and enhance its effortless outfit potential.
This event suits those new to pre-loved shopping or those wanting to try op-shopping with a stylist. Everyone is welcome but some of the boutique second-hand stores that the tour will visit sells only women’s clothing. This tour involves walking around the Subiaco high street 🌞. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Limited spaces available!
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/sustainable-style-tour-with-the-curated-wardrobe-wmrc
The meeting location will be sent to registered attendees one week before this event.
Hazel from the Curated Wardrobe:
Hazel is an award winning sustainable fashion expert and circular stylist, specialising in curating wearable wardrobes using the clothes you already have. Hazel’s services empower you to look incredible, dress authentically and change your consumer habits through wearing the most sustainable garments; clothes you already own. She offers personal styling, workshops and Sustainable Style Tours to teach you how to successfully buy pre-loved fashion that you will wear again and again.She teaches you how to carefully curate a selection of pre-loved items that truly maximise the wearability of your wardrobe.
WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on November 16th and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile-Trail events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Terms & Conditions:
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 if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Deadly Denim Workshop | Make your own jacket AM
2024-11-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Rebecca Rickard of Deadly Denim in this 3-hour morning workshop to customize your own denim jacket!
Upcycle your old or op-shopped denim jacket, customizing it with amazing First Nations prints. Learn to design, cut and sew new deadly panels on your jacket, choosing from a wide range of fabric designs from Remote Aboriginal art centres. Open to participants of all abilities including beginners.
This workshop provides almost everything you’ll need including sewing machines, fabric, and equipment. It does not provide denim jackets, so remember to BYO jacket!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
Tickets are $5.00 for those that need to use a Deadly Denim sewing machine. Limited free tickets are available for up to 5 people who bring their own sewing machine.
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/deadly-denim
Deadly Denim is a creative business founded by Rebecca Rickard a Ballardong, Whadjuk woman from the Nyungar nation living and working on country Perth WA. Her clothing pushes for sustainability in the fashion industry and showcases Indigenous art and designs. Some fabrics used are from Aboriginal Art Centres in WA and the Northern Territory, and others are individual artists Deadly Denim has collaborated with to create digitally printing designs.This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

Repair Lab
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join Repair Lab volunteers for a morning of mending in Peppermint Grove! This event is free to attend and you can come by any time between 10am-12pm to have items mended by volunteers.
👉RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/repair-lab
Repair Lab consists of a group of locals who care for their community and the environment. People who think that we can do more than only recycle and buy new. Who think that we can not only make an impact by repairing stuff but also learning repair skills and enjoy doing so. Repair Lab is a zero-budget community group with 100% volunteers.
Follow Repair Lab on Facebook to find more of their events:https://www.facebook.com/Repai…

Repair Lab volunteers have agreed to participate in WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign which 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.

Introduction to Rag Weaving
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Sharon the Rag Yarn Specialist for an introduction to rag weaving workshop! This sustainable workshop will teach participants how to reuse old clothing through ragging and weaving.
Attendees will learn how to:
1) Turn old textiles into rag yarn. Please bring your own items to rag (must be washed and made of stretchy material).
2) Create a weaving station from cardboard boxes.
3) Make a scrubbing dishcloth from your rag yarn.
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
This workshop is family-friendly and suitable for all ages!
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/intro-rag-weaving
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

Vinyl Banner Upcycling Workshop
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC and Co-founder of Repair Lab Wilma van Boxtel for a sustainable upcycling workshop! Create a fashionable tote bag from used and rescued vinyl banners!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items. All materials and equipment are provided. This workshop is family-friendly and suitable for adults and kids 12+
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/vinyl-banner-upcycling
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

Terms & Conditions:
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 if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Adult Clothing Swap- Open Session
2024-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Does your wardrobe need a sustainable refresh but you can’t commit to a swap event? Join WMRC’s Adult Clothing Swap – Open Session, to browse through quality garments donated by the community at your leisure.
This event will be held in the common area of the Bay View Community Centre. Please note, the open session is different from our clothing swap events. There will not be a waste talk and we ask you to please bring your good quality items on hangers.
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How it works:
1) Look through your cupboards to find clean and good-quality textile items you no longer wear to swap. Please bring your items on hangers
2) Come to the Bay View Community Centre between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to hand your items to WMRC staff and volunteers to be weighed and sorted.
3) Browse the racks at your leisure from 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/adult-clothing-swap-open-session
A note to resellers:
Please note that WMRC clothing swaps are local community events so that people can refresh their wardrobes with clothes that are new to them. They are not held for resellers to source stock. You will be asked to leave if we believe that you are collecting clothes for resale. If you are struggling financially and need a large quantity of clothing, please let the WMRC staff know so we can arrange something for you.

WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on October 5th and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile-Trail events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Terms & Conditions
WMRC cannot guarantee sizes or styles at community clothing swaps, as the available items are donated by members of the public. Attendees are expected to treat WMRC staff and volunteers with respect. 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.

Deadly Denim Workshop | Make your own jacket PM
2024-11-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Rebecca Rickard of Deadly Denim in this 3-hour afternoon workshop to customize your own denim jacket!
Upcycle your old or op-shopped denim jacket, customizing it with amazing First Nations prints. Learn to design, cut and sew new deadly panels on your jacket, choosing from a wide range of fabric designs from Remote Aboriginal art centres. Open to participants of all abilities including beginners.
This workshop provides almost everything you’ll need including sewing machines, fabric, and equipment. It does not provide denim jackets, so remember to BYO jacket!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
Tickets are $5.00 for those that need to use a Deadly Denim sewing machine. Limited free tickets are available for up to 5 people who bring their own sewing machine.
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/deadly-denim-workshop-or-make-your-own-jacket-pm
Deadly Denim is a creative business founded by Rebecca Rickard a Ballardong, Whadjuk woman from the Nyungar nation living and working on country Perth WA. Her clothing pushes for sustainability in the fashion industry and showcases Indigenous art and designs. Some fabrics used are from Aboriginal Art Centres in WA and the Northern Territory, and others are individual artists Deadly Denim has collaborated with to create digitally printing designs.This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

Upcycled Party Decorations Workshop
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC for an upcycling workshop using rescued wedding dresses!
Attendees will:

Learn key skills to upcycle rescued items.
Change their perspective on unwanted textiles.
Be inspired to make their next event low-waste with stylish upcycled decorations.
Take home their very own low-waste, reusable party and Christmas decorations including festive garlands, tulle pom-poms and ornaments!

All materials, including wedding dresses, will be provided. Attendees also have the option to bring their own wedding dress to upcycle.
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
Beginners are welcome, this workshop is suitable for those aged 12+
The wedding dresses used in this workshop have been donated by Vinnies WA Op Shops as they are damaged and unsellable. Reusing the wedding dresses will save them from landfill.

Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/upcycled-party-decorations-workshop

This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

Terms & Conditions:
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 if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Visible Mending for Beginners: Basket Darning
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Calico & Ivy, Shop 4/111 Claremont Cres, Swanbourne, WA, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC and Tobi Beckley for a beginners mending workshop hosted by Calico and Ivy!
This workshop is designed to inspire and empower participants to mend their existing wardrobe. Mending is an act of love and Tobi wants to pass on these age-old skills so we can make our texture and shape. It is a joyful launch pad for those wanting to try visible mending with pretty designs for the first time.
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/textile-trail-mending-workshop
Attendees will:

Be introduced to the basket darning technique.
Be shown several demonstrations of this darning technique on different types of clothing, including woven fabrics.
Practice darning techniques on swatches that will be provided.
Practice darning techniques on your own clothing with holes in it.

Attendees will be provided their own repair kit and are asked to bring along a woollen or cotton garmen that has a few holes in it (such as a medium weight knitted jumper or a pair of jeans). Attendees are asked to bring along small sewing scissors, a notebook, and a pen.
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to look after their textile items.
Find out more about Tobi from her instagram @I.have.a.stitch
WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on November 16th and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile-Trail events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (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 the WMRC Humanitix page.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
2025-03-13 09:00 - 10:30 | West Metro Recycling Centre, 60 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Find out what happens to your waste once it’s picked up from the verge at a behind-the-scenes tour of your local recycling centre. Find out how a transfer station operates and the varied community recycling services on offer.
What we’ll cover:

The history of Perth landfills and waste disposal
The purpose of transfer stations in the recovery of residual, green, and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.
Disposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard, e-waste, bulk polystyrene, plastic plant pots, bicycles, x-rays, white goods, cooking oil, mattresses, scrap metal recycling, and more.
Existing government and industry initiatives that help you to safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint, poisons, pesticides, flares, batteries, fluorescent tubes, fire extinguishers, electronic waste, and more for FREE.

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/wmrc-recyclingtour
Wear: Fully enclosed footwear, BYO hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.
Tour: This event involves walking around an active site outdoors. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions, a cuppa, and light refreshments.
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour.
We look forward to seeing you there! 👩♻️👨
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Ultimate Guide
2025-03-21 - 2025-05-29 | WA
Join WMRC for our fun and informative workshop series Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide.
There are three workshops in this series:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Attend a single workshop if it piques your interest, or attend all three to embrace a more sustainable way of living! If you attend all three you will receive a certificate of completion!
Details:
The workshops will be held at community centres and libraries across the western suburbs. Days and times of workshops vary, so choose the session that works best for you.
This is a great workshop for people who need help with waste sorting, people new to Perth, those looking for easy and sustainable behaviours to help the environment, and individuals starting their waste journey. Kids are welcome with an adult present.

Back to Bin Basics - Subiaco
2025-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC at our fun, inclusive workshop to learn the basics of waste sorting.
What will you learn?

How to sort your household waste into your 3-bin system at home.
What happens to recycling, FOGO, and general waste.
What happens to your verge bulk and green waste after it leaves the kerbside.
The history of Perth waste management and what led to our current systems.

Light refreshments and snacks are provided.
What to bring?
Attendees are invited to bring one clean waste item that they struggle to recycle.
Who can attend?
This is a great workshop for people new to Subiaco or Perth, if you need help with waste sorting, and those starting their waste management or sustainability journey.
Kids are welcome with an adult present.
Want to know more?
This workshop is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion! The workshops are:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Beyond the Bin - Subiaco
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC for our interactive & engaging workshop on how to do better than the bin.
What will you learn?

How GREAT Sorts put 60% less waste in the landfill bin and how you can too.
Easy ways to go low-waste by reducing your resource use and reusing common items.
Where to take tricky items that don’t go into the three bins at home.
WA’s transition to a more circular economy and how to get involved.

Light refreshments and snacks are provided.
What to bring?
Attendees are invited to bring one clean waste item that they struggle to recycle.
Who can attend?
This is a great workshop for those who want to extend their waste knowledge, learn how to embrace the circular economy, and live a more sustainable life. Kids are welcome with an adult present.
Want to know more?
This workshop is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion!
The workshops are:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grov

Behind the Scenes Tour- Paraquad Industries
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | 4-6 Orton Rd, Shenton Park 6008, Australia
Join WMRC on a tour of Returnit and Paraquad Industries and discover what happens to your donated items. 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 .
Wear: Fully enclosed footwear is required. High-vis vest, safety glasses, and earplugs will be provided for parts of the tour.

Tour format:
– Tour of Paraquad 10am – 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

Want to know more?
This workshop is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion! The workshops are:
1) Back to Bin Basics2) Beyond the Bin3) Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions:– This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old.– We ask you to not take photos while on the tour.– 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 non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist. All ticket sales from this event will be donated to Paraquad.

Kids' Clothing Swap
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC for our free Kids’ Clothing Swap and share your unwanted textiles with the community💃♻️🙌!
All you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes, shoes, and accessories from size 0000-10 years old and exchange them for items that are needed instead.
Drop off your kids’ clothing on the day, or at the Grove Library the week preceding the swap
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-clothing-swap-56rweak4
❌ Please no toys, books, adult clothes, or bric-a-brac at this event. ❌

🚸 This event is suitable for kids that wear sizes 0000 to 10. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range, gender, or style of clothing that will be available 🚸
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.

Monday Mending Series with Studio Thimbles
2025-04-28 17:30 - 2025-05-12 20:30 | Studio Thimbles, 437 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, 6008
🪡 Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to learn how to use visible mending to fix and revive your items! 🧵 This workshop series is designed to teach you some practical mending skills and encourage you to get creative, and personalise your clothing 👕.❗This is a 3-part workshop series and attendees are expected to attend all workshops ❗
This workshop series runs over three weeks:

Monday 28th April, 5.30pm-8pm
Monday 5th May, 5.30pm-8pm
Monday 12th May, 5.30pm-8.30pm

During workshop 1 & 2 you will learn:

Fundamental skills for hand sewing such as setting up the needle, tying proper knots and how to start & finish your stitching
Various hand-stitching methods that are essential for mending
How to do embroidery stitching to add decorative elements to the mending process
Elements of Sashiko stitching, a traditional Japanese technique that is popular in the world of visible mending

For workshop 3, please bring in a personal item to mend.

🚗Parking: Parking is available at Subi Carpark located on the corner of Rokeby Rd & Barker Rd. Visit https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/… to find more local car parks. Alternatively, the studio is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
Catering: Light snacks will be provided.

Terms & Conditions:
This event is suitable for 18+ years.
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 the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Back to Bin Basics - The Grove
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC at our fun, inclusive workshop to learn the basics of waste sorting at home.
What will you learn?

How to sort your household waste into your 3-bin system at home.
What happens to recycling, FOGO, and general waste.
What happens to your verge bulk and green waste after it leaves the kerb.
The history of Perth waste management and what led us to our current systems.

Light refreshments and snacks are provided.
What to bring?
Attendees are invited to bring one clean waste item that they struggle to recycle.
Who can attend?
This is a great workshop for people new to the area or Perth, if you need help with waste sorting, and those starting their waste management or sustainability journey.
Kids are welcome with an adult present.
Want to know more?
This workshop is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion! The workshops are:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Beyond the Bin - The Grove
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC for our interactive & engaging workshop on how to do better than the bin.
What will you learn?

How GREAT Sorts put 60% less waste in the landfill bin and how you can too.
Easy ways to go low-waste by reducing your resource use and reusing common items.
Where to take tricky items that don’t go into the three bins at home.
WA’s transition to a more circular economy and how to get involved.

Light refreshments and snacks are provided.
What to bring?
Attendees are invited to bring one clean waste item that they struggle to recycle.
Who can attend?
This is a great workshop for those who want to extend their waste knowledge, learn how to embrace the circular economy, and live a more sustainable life. Kids are welcome with an adult present.
Want to know more?
This workshop is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion!
The workshops are:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call us on 9384 6711.

Behind the Scenes Tour - CLAW Environmental
2025-05-29 14:30 - 16:00 | CLAW Environmental, 5 Forge St, Welshpool, WA, 6106, Australia
Join us at CLAW Environmental to find out how polystyrene, plastic lids and plastic plant pots are recycled! See for yourself how a plastics recycling facility works and the different types of plastics that CAN and CAN’T be recycled. You will learn how different plastics are processed, pelletised, and manufactured into new recycled plastic products.
What to wear: Fully enclosed shoes 👞
It is also recommended you wear darker coloured clothes as it can get a little dusty and dirty on site. Bring your own water bottle and hat.
Protection Gear: Single-use ear plugs will be provided on the tour. Please BYO ear plugs if you have some and would like to reduce your waste.
Reusable high-visibility vests & hats will also be provided.
Tour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors 🌞.
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Want to know more?
This tour is part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; The Ultimate Guide workshop series, running across the western suburbs in 2025. You can attend individual workshops, and if you complete all three you will receive a certificate of completion!
The workshops are:

Back to Bin Basics
Beyond the Bin
Behind the Scenes Tour

Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Cook More, Waste Less - Vegetarian
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:30 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty vegetarian recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for people wanting to learn healthy recipes or to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty vegetarian recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

Adult classes are for 25+ year olds. Please book into a youth class if you are between 18-25 years old.

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please check the age demographic and food preference availabilities of all classes as young adult classes are for 18-25 year olds and adult classes are for 25+ year olds. Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Cook More, Waste Less
2025-06-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Lesser Hall, Town of Cottesloe, 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for people wanting to learn healthy recipes or to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Cook More, Waste Less - Gluten-free
2025-06-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street, West Australia, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty gluten-free recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for people wanting to learn healthy recipes or to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty gluten-free recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Beeswax Wrap Workshop
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC & The Town of Claremont to celebrate Plastic Free July! 🍯 At this event, you will hear a waste talk from WMRC’s Waste Education Officer and leave with your own beeswax wrap while feeling inspired to take action 🐝
Date: Wednesday 23rd July
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Location: Bay View Community Centre located at 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
Parking: There is street parking located along Bay View Terrace. Please allow enough time to find parking.
Alternatively, the Centre is located near several bus routes and is a short walk from the train station.
Low-waste morning tea & snacks will be provided🍰.
Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance.
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. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event, please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Cook More, Waste Less - Vegetarian
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty vegetarian recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for young adults who have left home or are planning to and want to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and vegetarian tasty recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Cook More, Waste Less - Vegetarian
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty vegetarian recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for people wanting to learn healthy recipes or to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty vegetarian recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Cook More, Waste Less
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for young adults who have left home or are planning to and want to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.

Cook More, Waste Less
2025-09-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Join WMRC and Foodbank for our Cook More, Waste Less interactive workshops. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty recipes during the workshop, then sit down and enjoy all your hard work with a tasty meal! These classes are great for residents of all ages who want to improve their cooking skills. Beginners welcome!
In all these classes you will:

Learn important life skills like how to meal plan, how to sort waste at home, and how to cook affordable healthy meals.
Gain skills and confidence to cook a range of easy, healthy, and tasty recipes.
Learn tips to avoid creating food waste.
Take home copies of the easy recipes you learn in class.
End the session by eating the delicious lunch or dinner you have prepared!

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/cook-more-waste-less-claremont
The Cook More, Waste Less program is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.
Terms & Conditions
Please contact WMRC to see if we can support your dietary preferences before booking a workshop. Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know in advance. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands, or other councils. If ticket cost is a barrier please call on 9384 6711.
