National Recycling Week runs from 9-15 November 2026 and is a long-standing environmental initiative to improve recycling knowledge, reduce waste and promote a circular economy.
There are several ways you can participate in the City this year.
Waste Games
Super Sorter: How much waste can you sort in just 30 seconds? Sounds easy... until the clock starts ticking!
Waste Ninja: Give contamination the flick, feed the recycling bin.
- Quick to play
- Fun to test your knowledge
- Gift card prizes
Think you've got what it takes? Play online or visit our libraries to play in person.
Facility Tour
See first-hand how recyclable materials are sorted and recovered locally on our upcoming National Recycling Week facility tour.
Visit one of Perth's Material Recovery Facilities and see how yellow bin contents are sorted in the morning, then choose between touring a local plastic recycling facility or e-waste recycling facility in the afternoon.
- Wednesday 11 November 2026
- 8:45am-3:45pm
- Limited spots and registrations essential
Our National Recycling Week Tour is sold out – register for our waitlist to be informed about our next tour date.
Aerosol recycling
Aerosol recycling has just become easier with two new aerosol recycling points installed within the City: out the front of Craigie Leisure Centre and Joondalup Library.
Aerosols are hazardous and can ignite or explode if crushed or damaged, posing a serious risk to workers, waste facilities, and the community when disposed of in bins or skips. Utilising approved aerosol drop-off locations ensures the safety of our community as well as a sustainable outcome of the waste material.
Interested in finding more recycling options for hard-to-dispose of items?
Find your nearest aerosol recycling point