National Recycling Week.

Published on 09 November 2023

The Rural City of Wangaratta’s Waste Management Team are celebrating National Recycling Week, (13 - 19 November) by offering two fun and educational events. Environmental organisation, Planet Ark, instigated National Recycling Week 27 years ago. This annual event is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to make a positive impact on the environment.

The Rural City of Wangaratta’s programs during this week are aimed to inspire individuals to make conscious choices when buying and disposing of items and materials, making them active contributors to a more sustainable future.

Free tour of Wangaratta Community Garden and the Wangaratta Organics Facility Join a tour of the volunteer-run Community Garden which provides plots, equipment, knowledge, and water for members to grow food and nurture social connections. Then get a first-hand view of our state-of-the-art Organics Facility which diverts an estimated 39 percent of local food and garden waste from landfill and transforms it into compost.

Thursday 16 November

9:30am – 12:00 midday

Meet at the Wangaratta Community Garden at 9:30am

Morning tea provided.

Bus tour of the Organics Facility departs at 10:40am, returns to the garden at midday.

Bookings essential. Ph: 03 5722 8128 or email s.hughes@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Wear closed shoes, hat, and BYO drink bottle. Please notify of any dietary requirements.

Sustainable King Valley Food Hub at Cheshunt Hall | Clothes Swap, Fresh Produce and Recycling 101

Come along and see how you can reduce your consumption of food packaging at a community-run food hub where you can buy quality, affordable, bulk foods and share excess produce. There will also be a chance to refresh your wardrobe by swapping your unwanted items for something pre-loved but still fabulous! Bring your kids who can learn how to weave a colourful reusable dishcloth.

Saturday 18th November

10:30am – 12:00 midday

National Recycling week comes to Cheshunt Hall!

Practical solutions for reducing waste including bulk food co-op, clothes swap, fresh locally grown produce, recycling 101 information.

Kids craft activity: weave a dishcloth.