Waste isn't waste until it's wasted

Join us for National Recycling Week from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 November with this year’s theme ‘Waste is not waste until it’s wasted’.

We’ve got a range of great events and resources dedicated to empowering our community to rethink our consumption habits by consuming less and reusing more. 

Take a look at this exciting line-up of events:

• Thrift meets style - webinar 
  Your ticket to a stylish and sustainable wardrobe on any budget
  Saturday, 29 October, 2:00-3:00pm

• The circular economy made simple - webinar
  An economist, thrifter, repairer, renter and upcycler walk into a Zoom
  Wednesday, 2 November, 7:00-8:00pm

• Renovating with the planet in mind - webinar
  The great Australian dream just went circular
  Saturday, 5 November, 2.00-3:00pm 

• Library Art for Fun – Recycled collage creation
  Beaumaris Library
  Monday, 7 November, 6:00-7:00pm

• Cricut Craft Club - Making gift tags and festive cards
  Sandringham Library
  Tuesday, 8 November 6:00-7:00pm

• Zero Waste Cooking Workshop - in person
  Sandringham Library
  Friday, 11 November, 10:30am-12:00pm

• Marine Care Ricketts Point 20th Year Anniversary - in person
  Beaumaris Life Saving Club
  Saturday, 12 November, 10:00am-2:00pm

• Garage Sale Trail weekend one
  Saturday, 12 and Sunday, 13 November

• Garage Sale Trail weekend two
  Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 November

Register now as places are limited

Helpful resources

• Find out the best place to recycle, donate, or dispose of your items by visiting our A-Z Waste and Recycling Directory

• Thinking about booking a hard waste collection soon? Rethink what is waste by checking out our list of sustainable alternatives to Hard Waste collection

• Give your stuff a new home or shop around for a second-hand treasure at one of our local op shops, check out our handy list

• Find out the best place to recycle, donate, or dispose of your items by visiting our A-Z Waste and Recycling Directory

• Dispose of small household items like batteries, light globes, phones, and accessories via our Community Recycling Stations

• Refresh your recycling knowledge by visiting our what goes in what bin page

Visit our National Recycling Week webpage for more information and access to some handy resources.

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