Have you ever wondered what happens to recycling and waste in the ACT? Visit the Recycling Discovery Hub public sessions to find out.

• Discover what happens to the things we put in the bin and how you can make a difference.
• See the Materials Recovery Facility machinery in action and undertake a virtual tour.
• Investigate the science of sorting materials
• Explore what our recycling can become

We offer a different focus every session:

28 Apr - Australasian recycling labels

27 May - Sustainable sanitary products

28 Jun - Getting ready for Plastic Free July

27 Jul - Single use plastics

25 Aug - Mattress recycling with a tour of Soft Landing

30 Sep - The Sharing Economy (Textiles & what to do with them and Avoiding waste

through sharing

25 Oct - Upcycling hacks

30 Nov - Low waste Christmas

Bookings are essential for all adults and accompanying children as the room only has 25 seats. Please note that site visits are not recommended for children under seven years of age for safety reasons. Also be advised that the virtual reality experience is designed for people 10 years and older.  If you didn't get the chance to use the VR on this occasion, please come and visit us again. 

Parking is limited. Please park as directed and enter the Discovery Hub via the metal staircase, taking care to move safely around the site. Please contact us if you need to access the disabled parking bays.

Bookings are limited, so please book a ticket for each person attending. Handwashing facilities and sanitising stations will be available, please feel free to wear a mask.

Please cancel your booking if you are unwell or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19, or have travelled to any COVID-19 hotspots in the last 14 days. Visit https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/ for more information.