West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
2025-03-13 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Perth) | 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 | Western Australia
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.

Cook More, Waste Less
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Alf Adams Pavilion, Mosman Park, Solomon Street, Mosman Park, Western Australia, 6012, 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-mosmanpark
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.

Visible Mending Workshop
2025-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Elise from Hoop Hoop Hooray for a visible mending workshop 🧵
Elise will show you how to extend the life of your clothing by incorporating hand stitching techniques like appliqué, embroidery, and sashiko into repairs. Through using these skills, you can keep items out of landfill and wear what you love for longer!
This workshop is perfect for beginners or those wanting to rediscover and build on forgotten skills to transform worn or damaged garments. Along with gaining practical sewing techniques, participants will be inspired to add personality and meaning to their clothes in creative ways while embracing a more sustainable approach to fashion 👕
Optional: Please feel free to bring along an item from home that needs repairing 🪡
👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/visible-mending-hoophoophooray
📅Date: Friday, 19th September
⏰ Time: 10am – 1pm
💰 Cost: $30.00 per person
🚩Location: Evelyn H Parker Library, Subiaco
🚗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 library is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
Catering will be provided.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail 2025, taking place in October. To find out more, visit the Textile Trail webpage and WMRC’s 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.
A 70% ticket rebate is available to Member Council residents, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au to find out more.

Sewing Workshop Series with Studio Thimbles
2025-09-26 18:00 - 2025-10-11 11:30 | Studio Thimbles & Evelyn H Parker Library, Subiaco
🪡 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 👕.
❗Note: This is a 3-part workshop and attendees will need to attend the entire series ❗
This workshop series runs over three weeks:

Workshop 1 – Friday 26th September, 6pm – 8:30pm (Studio Thimbles)
Workshop 2 – Friday 3rd October, 6pm – 8:30pm (Studio Thimbles)
Workshop 3 – Saturday, 11th October, 9.30am – 11.30am (Evelyn H Parker Library, Subiaco)

Workshop 1 & 2 will be held at Studio Thimbes where 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 and join WMRC for the Great Global Mend.
Councils across Perth will be making a record attempt to have the most amount of people mending from 11am, so please feel free to register a friend for FREE from 10.45am – 12.30pm: https://events.humanitix.com/the-great-global-mend-with-wmrc
Please note that workshop 3 will be held at Evelyn H Parker Library, Subiaco.
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/sewing-workshop-series-with-studio-thimbles
🚗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.
A 70% ticket rebate is available to Member Council residents, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au to find out more.

This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail 2025, taking place in October. To find out more, visit the Textile Trail webpage and WMRC’s Humanitix page.

Clothing Swap
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Alf Adams Pavilion, Mosman Park, Solomon Street, Mosman Park, Western Australia, 6012, Australia
Have you got clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗 Want the joy of a refreshed wardrobe, without spending big? Then join us at WMRC’s clothing swap!
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/wmrc-clothing-swap-mosman-park
📅Date: Saturday, 4th October
⏰ Time: Come anytime between 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
💰 Cost: $5.00
🚩Location: Alf Adams Pavilion, located on Solomon St, Mosman Park.
🚗 Parking: Street parking is available along Solomon St.
🧵💍 Please feel free to bring along any clothes and jewellery that need mending – Repair Lab will fix them on the spot! ✨
Clothing collection points will be available the week leading up to the event.
A maximum of 5 items per person will be allowed at these locations during opening hours:

Evelyn H Library (Subiaco) (Fri 26th Sept – Thurs 2nd Oct)
The Grove Library (Fri 26th Sept – Thurs 2nd Oct)
Bay View Community Centre (Fri 26th Sept – Thurs 2nd Oct)
Mosman Park Council Office (Fri 26th Sept – Thurs 2nd Oct)
Alf Adams Pavilion (Friday 3rd Oct from 2.30pm – 4pm only)

If you have more clothing to donate, please bring the rest with you on the day of the swap!
Please ensure any clothing donated is clean and in good condition.
Terms & Conditions
❌ Please no kids’ clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
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.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail 2025, taking place in October. To find out more, visit the Textile Trail webpage and WMRC’s Humanitix page.

Textile Retail Trail 2025
2025-10-06 09:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | Subiaco
The WMRC Textile Trail is back for 2025!
Follow the Textile Trail map to find out how you can repair, share, reuse and relove your clothes while supporting local businesses in Subiaco. This is a FREE event and a great activity for the whole family!
The Textile Trail is a self-guided tour you can complete throughout the week at your leisure. Across the week of Monday 6th to Sunday 12th October, explore local treasures and get your map stamped at 6 stops for your chance to win!
Register your interest by clicking “RSVP” and collect a Textile Trail map from one of the below stops to get started!
The following Subiaco businesses are stops on the Textile Trail:

Earthwise Community Op Shop
The Green Pear Consignment Boutique
Good Sammy, Subiaco
Kristin Magrit Studio and Shop
Lucy in Disguise Secondhand & Vintage Clothing Store
Luxe Designer Fashion Hire
Merino’s Tailors
SAL VAGE STUDIO
Salvos, Subiaco
The Secret Closet Consignment Boutique

One lucky winner will win a $100.00 gift card to their favorite stop on the map, with 5 other winners taking home $50.00 gift cards.
Grab some friends or family and spend the week learning how to be more sustainable!
There are many fun textile-themed events and workshops taking place as part of WMRC’s Textile Trail 2025. To find out more, visit the Textile Trail webpage and WMRC’s Humanitix page.

The Circular Fashion Festival is also coming this October (Friday 10th – Sat 11th) with immersive runway shows, preloved markets, exhibitions, and panel talks featuring industry leaders in circular fashion. Join this free event to celebrate unapologetic creativity, climate action, and community connection. On Saturday 11th October, The Great Global Mend is taking place across Perth. Be part of something big by joining WMRC’s event – click here for details.
Terms & Conditions:
To enter, please send a picture of your completed map to community@wmrc.wa.gov.au by Sunday 17th October. One entry per person.

The Great Global Mend with WMRC
2025-10-11 10:45 - 12:30 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Be part of something big! WMRC and Studio Thimbles are bringing Perth together for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop and an attempt to set a record for the most people mending at the same time ✂️
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sewer, this event is all about keeping textiles in use, learning simple repair techniques, and celebrating the power of community action. Bring along an item of clothing that is in need of some TLC whether it is missing a button, a loose hem, or a small tear, we’ll provide guidance, sewing supplies, and plenty of encouragement.
🧵 Event Details

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/the-great-global-mend-with-wmrc
Date: Saturday 11th October
Time: 10:45am arrival, stitching begins at 11am sharp
Location: Evelyn H Parker Library, Subiaco
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 library is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
What to bring: A garment or textile in need of repair (all other materials provided). Catering will be provided.

Let’s show how small stitches can make a big difference. Grab your FREE spot today and help put Perth on the map for mending!
In partnership with FabPatch, who are kindly donating patches for the event, and in collaboration with the Circular Fashion Festival.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail 2025, taking place in October. To find out more, visit the Textile Trail webpage and WMRC’s 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.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 1)
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:30 | West Metro Recycling Centre, 60 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Let’s celebrate National Recycling Week! ♻️
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.

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! 👩♻️👨
This is the first of two tours taking place on this date. To attend the later tour from 11am-12:30pm, see here: West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 2)
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.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 2)
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:30 | West Metro Recycling Centre, 60 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Let’s celebrate National Recycling Week! ♻️
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.

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. 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! 👩♻️👨
This is the second of two tours taking place on this date. To attend the earlier tour from 9am-10:30am, see here: West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 1)
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.

Low Waste Christmas DIY Workshop in Claremont
2025-12-03 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 learn how you can go low-waste this festive season🎁
At this event, you will hear a waste talk from WMRC’s Waste Education Officer and learn how to make your own coffee scrub & cleanser, the perfect low-waste gift! Please BYO jar for the coffee scrub🫙🎄
Date: Wednesday 3rd December
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 library is a short walk from the train station.
Low-waste morning tea will be provided 🍰
How it will work:

2pm – 2.30pm: presentation by WMRC officers
2.30pm – 3.30pm: DIY coffee scrub & cleanser workshop

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.

Low Waste Christmas Workshop
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Alf Adams Pavilion, Mosman Park, Solomon Street, Mosman Park, Western Australia, 6012, Australia
🎁 Join WMRC & The Town of Mosman Park to learn how you can go low-waste this festive season 🎄
At this event, you’ll learn how to make your own beeswax wraps and wrap gifts sustainably using the beautiful Japanese method of Furoshiki, with an Aussie twist! Bring your Christmas gifts to wrap, or just bring yourself – no materials needed! Enjoy delicious snacks while spending time together and getting into the festive spirit in a fun, family-friendly, and sustainable way.
Purchase tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/low-waste-christmas-mp
Date: Wednesday 10th December
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Alf Adams Pavilion, Mosman Park
Parking: Street parking is available nearby. Please allow time to find parking.
To bring (optional): Christmas gifts to wrap.
Low-waste catering will be provided.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
2026-04-08 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.

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. 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.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 1: Saturday 23rd May)
2026-05-23 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.

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! 👩♻️👨
Sign up here: West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 1)
This is the first of two tours taking place on this date. To attend the later tour from 11am-12:30pm, click here: West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour (Session 2)

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.
