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What happens to our waste: interactive family experience

Rethink Waste Education Centre · Heidelberg Heights

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🗓️Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 4pm
🎟️Free
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Dates & times

Tue 10 Nov · 4pm – 5:30pm

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Join us at the Rethink Centre for a fun and interactive family event exploring what happens to your recycling and rubbish after it leaves the kerbside.

Discover the journey of household waste, learn how to recycle correctly, and see a working recycling factory in action through a live viewing of the Materials Recovery Facility.

Who should attend

This event is designed for primary school-aged children (5+) and their families. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

What to expect

Enjoy an engaging afternoon of recycling-themed games and activities while learning more about how household waste is sorted and processed.

You will have the opportunity to view the Materials Recovery Facility in operation and gain practical tips to help you recycle right at home.

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Please bring your own water bottle.
  • If you are unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.

Getting there

Rethink Waste Education Centre, Heidelberg Heights

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When is What happens to our waste: interactive family experience?

Tue 10 Nov 2026, 4pm.

Where is it?

Rethink Waste Education Centre, Heidelberg Heights, VIC.

How much is it?

It is free.

Where do I find out more?

On banyule.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.

How do I find out which of my mates are keen?

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