The 2015 Waste 2 Art regional exhibition officially opened at the Orange Regional Library on Friday 22nd May. Come and see what amazing pieces of art have been made from this year’s theme of scrap metal and other waste items.
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Former MasterChef Kate Bracks is again wowing participants at the Love Food Hate Waste workshops in Orange.

In the aim of reducing food waste, Kate is showing how we can make several meals from one chicken – making stock for soup, chicken curry and rice and schnitzel.

Participants have told NetWaste they are loving learning new cooking skills while reducing food waste.

Places are limited for these workshops, so call NetWaste on 02 6393 8770 to book a seat!

For all concerns and enquiries regarding waste and recycle collection, bin replacements  please call Richards Hotline 1300 725 415

The Sims Metal Waste To Art competition and exhibition commenced in 2005 within the NetWaste Region and has proven to be a very effective way of engaging with community about waste issues. It continues to grow and involves 23 of the 28 NetWaste member councils.

The Process
Some councils organise Waste To Art workshops in the lead up to the local exhibitions as a way of encouraging community members to participate in the local competition and exhibition. This is also a great opportunity to talk about waste issues and concerns.

Each year participating councils organise a local Waste To Art exhibition and competition and then the winning artworks are transported to a Regional Exhibition, which is hosted by a different council every year.
Photographs of a selection of the artworks showcased at the Regional Exhibition are then compiled become part of a travelling Photographic Exhibition that moves from council to council within NetWaste and is displayed in libraries, council foyer’s or as part of some other event . This is a great way to keep the waste discussion going and for communities to see the amazing creations that have been made using waste materials.
The 2015 Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Bathurst Regioanl Council from 18 June to 30 August 2015 at the Bathurst Flannery Centre, Havannah Street.

A travelling exhibition will commence during September 2015. This exhibition will run through until May 2016 & will include many of the NetWaste Council areas.

To enter the Waste to Art competition you must complete an entry form, or by contacting your local participating council. Please make sure you read the Regional Exhibition Terms and Conditions .

2014 Waste to Art Catalogue

For further information please contact Sue Clarke or Simmone Kalanj

The success of the new used oil collection stations at Geurie and Wellington has resulted in 84,000 litres of oil collected so far.

Waste engine and gearbox oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic oil can now be disposed of at these two stations – so make the trip and clean up that old oil around the house and garage!