National Recycling Week - Recycling Facility Tour

What Happens After the Bin?

Free Cleanaway MRF Tour | National Recycling Week

Ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves your yellow-lid bin?

Join the City of Kalamunda for a free behind-the-scenes tour of Cleanaway's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in South Guildford and discover how recyclables from your yellow-lid bin are sorted and prepared for reprocessing.

You'll see:

• Cardboard balers in action
• Optical sorters separating different types of plastics
• Conveyors sorting paper and cardboard
• Glass recovery processes
• Aluminium and steel can sorting systems

This is a unique opportunity to see where your recycling goes and learn why recycling correctly makes a real difference.

What's Included?

✅ Free tour funded by the City of Kalamunda
✅ Complimentary bus transport to and from the facility
✅ Morning tea provided

Important Information

Please read all important information carefully before booking.

There is no public parking available at the Cleanaway facility. To ensure safe and easy access, complimentary bus transport will be provided.

Pick-up locations: 📍 Kalamunda Public Library – 8:45am sharp
📍 Forrestfield Shopping Centre (near the entrance closest to Forrestfield Public Library) – 9:00am sharp

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. The bus cannot wait for late arrivals.

Participants will be returned to the same locations following the tour.

Safety Requirements

Participants must:

Wear long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes.
Be able to walk up five flights of stairs (35 steps) unaided.
Complete the Cleanaway Site Induction prior to attending. This is a mandatory requirement. A link to complete the induction will be emailed to all participants before the tour.
Be aged 10 years or older (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Important: Due to the strong magnetic equipment used within the facility, people with pacemakers are not permitted to attend the tour.

Places Are Limited. Book your free ticket today and discover what really happens after the bin.