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Look forward to a fabulous day of reloved, repaired and reused fashion with the Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s landmark Textile Trail event, on this Saturday 16 November. For one day …
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Agreement reached to optimise space for waste at Recycling Centre
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The disused DiCOM waste processing plant at the West Metro Recycling Centre can now be deconstructed and the site rehabilitated. The West Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) and DiCOM have reached …
Slowing the flight of fast fashion
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When a t-shirt costs the same as a sandwich, it’s easy to lose sight of its true value. But our clothes are not disposable – the labour, water and energy …
The circle of FOGO
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Ever wondered what happens to the contents of your FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) bin once it’s collected from your verge? FOGO from the WMRC’s member councils on the FOGO …
New CEO for WMRC
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The Chair and Council of WMRC is pleased to announce that Stuart Devenish has been appointed to the position of CEO for WMRC. Stuart Devenish brings prior experience at Local …
How to get the most out of a clothing swap
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We’ve got a big line-up of clothing swaps this year as part of our (Re)Love Your Stuff textile waste series. If you’re coming along to your first one soon – …
Join the circle: What does it mean to be part of a circular economy?
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A linear economy depends on buying new, buying often, and throwing away last season’s unwanted items – whether it’s clothes, accessories, homewares, tech or toys – without really thinking about …
Easter opening hours at the West Metro Recycling Centre
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The West Metro Recycling Centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We’ll still be open on the Saturday and Easter Monday, so there’s plenty of time to …
Temporary closure: Recycling Centre free drop-off area
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Please be advised that the free recycling drop-off area at the West Metro Recycling Centre will be closed on Monday 18 March 2024. This is to allow for line-marking to …
Western Metropolitan Regional Council to tackle textiles in 2024 with WasteSorted grant
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2024 will be the year to face the waste from your wardrobe, as the WMRC plans a season of textile-themed events with funding from the WasteSorted Grants Community Education program. …