Western Metropolitan Regional Council

25/05/2026

You’re already doing more than you think 💛

International Plastic Free Day is just a reminder to keep it going 👀
Those swaps you’ve already made? They matter.

And every time you skip single‑use plastic, you’re making a difference.

Keep the momentum going with a few simple habits:
✔ reuse what you’ve got
✔ choose less packaging
✔ bring your own when you can

No pressure. No perfection. Just progress 🙌

Want more easy ideas?
https://www.wastesorted.wa.gov.au/avoid

You’re part of the change 💛

19/05/2026

Go behind the scenes at the West Metro Recycling Centre this Saturday!

We have a couple of spots left for our tours commencing at 9am and 11am. Come along to find out what happens to the contents of your kerbside bins, what to do with things that don't go in the bin, and how the items you bring to us get reclaimed and recycled.

Tickets $5. Morning tea is provided.

Town of Claremont Town of Cottesloe Town of Mosman Park Shire of Peppermint Grove City of Subiaco

The Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) is based in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. Our Communication and Education team supports the community to make good waste practices normal. The WMRC is supported by our Member Councils - Town of Claremont, Town of Cottesloe, Town of....

07/05/2026

The WA Reuse Impact Study Report is out, and it's amazing to see the positive impact the reuse sector (which includes op shops and second-hand clothing shops) has on the environment.

If you shopped second-hand in 2024-25, you helped keep an estimated 14,000 tonnes of useable products out of landfill - how good! 🤩

17/04/2026

It’s easier than ever to return your 10c containers with Containers for Change Collect, an on-demand pick-up service that will come to you (or your business). Simply book online with your member number to get your next collection sorted - no need to cart all those containers to a refund point. 👌

Containers for Change WA

Containers for Change Collect is a pick-up-on-demand service that will come to you, wherever you are. It is now easier than ever for workplaces, restaurants, bars, cafés and households to return 10¢ containers.

15/04/2026

Taking out the recycling? If your paper, cardboard, cans, jars and bottles are in a box or bag they won’t get recycled - so be sure to tip them loose in your yellow-lidded bin!

West Aussies are doing a great job recycling the 5. But if recycling is boxed up or left in bags, it can’t be sorted properly at the recycling facility.That’...

14/04/2026

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!

The Council Plan will guide the WMRC's direction for the coming years. It articulates the vision, strategic objectives, and priorities that will inform decision-making, resource allocation and service delivery.

Read the plan and have your say on our website. Submissions close 12 May.

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…

02/04/2026

Here's your annual reminder that Easter egg foil can be recycled in your yellow-lidded recycling bin! Just make sure it's scrunched into a ball at least the size of a tennis ball. 👌

30/03/2026

🐣 West Metro Recycling Centre - Easter Opening Hours 🐣

Good Friday (3 April): CLOSED
Saturday (4 April): Open 8:00am - 4:00pm (last entry 3:50pm)
Easter Sunday (5 April): CLOSED
Easter Monday (6 April): Open 7:30am - 2:00pm (last entry 1:50pm)

Town of Claremont | Town of Cottesloe | Town of Mosman Park | Shire of Peppermint Grove | City of Subiaco | Town of Cambridge | City of Nedlands

27/03/2026

Batteries are a fire risk in bins, waste trucks and waste-sorting facilities. To keep our staff, yourself, and your neighbours safe, never bin a battery. Find your nearest drop-off point here.

WALGA WasteSorted WA

Batteries and devices can cause fires when placed in household recycling or general waste bins. This puts drivers’ lives, trucks, recycling facilities and workers at risk.

17/03/2026

New Recycling Centre tour dates just announced! 📣♻

Join us on Wednesday 8 April or Saturday 23 May and go behind the scenes at your local recycling centre. We'll explore what happens to the waste from your kerbside bins and how your household materials like cardboard, polystyrene, mattresses and e-waste get reclaimed and recycled.

Tickets are $5 per person and spaces are limited.

The Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) is based in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. Our Communication and Education team supports the community to make good waste practices normal. The WMRC is supported by our Member Councils - Town of Claremont, Town of Cottesloe, Town of....