Western Metropolitan Regional Council

January 2020

Welcome to the Word on Waste Newsletter

What do nappies, workshops, bin-tagging, recycling days, Verge Valet and sports goods have in common? These are just a few projects that the WMRC are involved in to help their councils and residents manage their waste wisely. Read on to find out more...

Claremont Waste Watchers Workshop: Bin Basics

Come drop a bin size with us! After a sellout first workshop in North Cottesloe, WMRC and the Town of Claremont are excited to bring you the second Waste Watchers Workshop for 2020 - Bin Basics! This short course is open to all residents who want to reduce their waste. Get clear on waste terminology, what goes in which bin, where waste goes once it's picked up from your house, how to recycle things that can't go in your household bin and much more!

When: Thursday 14 May 2020
Time: 6.00 - 8.30pm
Where: Town of Claremont Council Chambers, corner Stirling Highway and Bayview Terrace, Claremont

This workshop is open to all residents from the Town of Claremont, Town of Cottesloe, Town of Mosman Park, City of Subiaco and Shire of Peppermint Grove. Tickets are $5 each + booking fee and includes refreshments. Book now through Eventbrite and avoid disappointment!

Verge Valet Customers are Happy Customers!

Town of Mosman Park and WMRC's exclusive Verge Valet trial service has been overwhelmingly popular with residents, with bookings filling fast and customers being very happy with the service. One of the many comments received include, "Great service. Everything left neat and tidy and it was great that they came so early. Couldn't be happier."

During the trial, Mosman Park residents can select a bulk waste and/or green waste collection at a time convenient to you by completing a simple collection request form. Collections are weekly, and spots fill quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment. Once your collection is booked, place your items on the verge a day or two before collection and it will be collected, sorted and recycled. The streamlined process means the verge is left neat and tidy sooner and more ends up being recycled and less ends up in landfill.

If you are not in the Town of Mosman Park, but would like this service for your area, please register your interest or email vergevalet@wmrc.wa.gov.au.

Bin-tagging - Coming Soon to a Bin Near You!

Bin tagging in the member councils of Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Subiaco will be rolling out in late February. The project is aimed at reducing contamination in recycling and other bins, and has proven to be a positive strategy to help residents manage their waste wisely.

Volunteer Callout! Claremont Community Recycling Drop Off Day - 4 April

Want to help people put hard to recycle waste in the right place? The WMRC is calling for volunteers to assist at a free community recycling drop off day in Claremont!

When: Saturday 4 April
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Town of Claremont Council Carpark - corner Bayview Tce and Stirling Highway, Claremont.

To see available shifts, and to sign up, click here.

Drowning in disposables?

Did you know that a baby will use between 4,000 and 6,000 nappies before they are toilet trained? Given that the average disposable nappy takes about 500 years to decompose, it is likely that every disposable nappy ever worn is still out there. Somewhere... Not to mention the thousands of dollars spent buying all those nappies!

If you have been wondering about modern cloth nappies, and whether they are worth the switch, this workshop might be for you!

When: Saturday 21 March
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Where: The Grove Library, 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove

Tickets cost $5 each + booking fee, which includes light refreshments. Book now at Eventbrite.

Could this be your calling?

Have you done an Earth Carers Course or Waste Watchers Workshop? Have you embraced the challenge to manage waste wisely and feel comfortable sharing your journey with others? If so, you might be the perfect candidate to inspire others at an upcoming Waste Watchers Workshop, or perhaps run a skill-share session? Get in touch with us at community@wmrc.wa.gov.au for more info or to register your interest.

Giving pre-loved sports goods to kids who need it!

WMRC is excited to announce that it is now a collection point for Fairgame! Fairgame is a not-for-profit organisation that collects pre-loved sporting equipment for under-serviced communities. If you are looking for a new home for your old sporting equipment (no trophies please), you can drop them off at the West Metro Recycling Centre. Items in high demand include soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, softball equipment and sports shoes. To find out more about this worthy cause, visit Fairgame.

Subi Market Stall in November- 2 volunteer spots left!

Volunteer spots have filled up fast for our Subiaco Farmers Market stalls in 2020! We have two volunteer positions left for our National Recycling Week stall on November 7. If you want to help us spread the waste wise message for this event, please sign up here. Our stalls are open from 8am - 12 noon.

Just to recap, we will also be talking about C ontainers for Change on 14 March and Plastic Free July on 27 June, so make sure you spread the word, and come by and say hi!

Join us online!

Are you interested in networking with other volunteers, sharing ideas and getting support for waste projects that you are passionate about? The WMRC Volunteer Facebook Page is a great place to join like-minded people in a closed and supportive environment. To sign up click the button below.

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