WHITTLESEA CITY COUNCIL, VIC. — National Recycling Week is back from November 9 – 15, 2026, and the City of Whittlesea is encouraging residents to get involved and discover new ways to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
Led by Planet Ark, National Recycling Week celebrates the positive impact recycling can have on our environment and economy, while encouraging more sustainable waste habits.
To mark the week, the City of Whittlesea is hosting free events where residents can repair, recycle, repurpose and give new life to items that might otherwise end up in landfill.
The Great Global Mend
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1.30pm–3.30pm.
Thomastown Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown.
Give your favourite clothes a new lease on life. Bring along an item that needs repairing and learn how to mend it with help from experienced menders. No sewing experience is required.
For more information and to register, visit The Great Global Mend.
Clothing and textiles recycling event
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11am–1pm.
Carpark at Whittlesea Showgrounds, 30 Yea Road, Whittlesea.
Clean out your wardrobe and linen cupboard; bring your damaged, ripped, stained and unusable clothing and textile items to this recycling event.
No registrations required. For more information, visit Textiles recycling collection.
Homemade holidays
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10am–12pm.
Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57–61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea.
Get creative and make beautiful decorations using natural and sustainable materials. Suitable for all skill levels.
For more information and to register, visit Homemade holidays.
Circular Fashion Market
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 10am–2pm.
Civic Centre carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
Browse pre-loved clothing, vintage finds, accessories and kids’ wear from local stallholders, and find something unique while helping keep clothing out of landfill.
For more information, visit Circular Fashion Market.
National Recycling Week is a great opportunity to look at the small changes we can make every day to reduce waste and recycle right.
