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Around 9,100 tonnes of household waste each year will be diverted from landfill through a new arrangement with East Rockingham Waste to Energy (ERWtE). Household waste collected in red-lidded bins …
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Upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting rescheduled
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Please be advised that the next Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) has been rescheduled. The OCM will now take place at 5.30pm on Thursday, 27 August – not 20 July as previously …
Council endorses “once-in-a-generation” plan for West Metro Recycling Centre
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The Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) has formally endorsed a Concept Redevelopment Plan that will guide long-term transformation of the West Metro Recycling Centre. WMRC Chair Cr Paul Kelly said …
Have your say on the future of local waste management
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The WMRC’s new Council Plan is now up for review. If you live in one of our Member Council areas or use our services, we want to hear your thoughts! …
Holiday trading hours 2025-26
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The West Metro Recycling Centre is open over the holiday period so you can get those summer jobs done. You can drop off waste every day except Christmas Day and …
How to dispose of recalled children’s sand
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Some colourful children’s sand products have been recalled as they may contain asbestos. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a public warning advising customers to immediately stop …
Drop off your greenwaste this National Recycling Week
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To celebrate National Recycling Week, we’re offering free greenwaste drop-offs for our member and participating council residents from 10-16 November 2025. 100% of the greenwaste you drop off at the …
State award win: Over 20,000 people inspired to rethink textile waste
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The Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) has taken home the Community Events and Engagement Award at the highly competitive, state-wide 2025 WasteSorted Awards for its (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign tackling …
Cut waste in the kitchen
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Learn how to get the most out of your groceries with the Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s new Cook More Waste Less workshops. Hosted in collaboration with Foodbank WA, the workshops …
Back to basics on bins and beyond
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A new interactive workshop series by the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) will go back to basics on managing household waste. If you’ve ever practiced ‘wishcycling’ – placing items you …