Sustainability Education

The Shire of Esperance's Sustainability & Resource Recovery Education Program provides services to help Esperance schools and community groups reduce and reuse their waste and recycle right.  Our Sustainability Educator engages with the community through a range of events, programs and partnerships to influence positive waste and recycling behaviours. These include school curriculum activities, presentations for students, teachers and community groups, free tours of the Wylie Bay Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and information about a range of initiatives including Keep Australia Beautiful and Garage Sale Trail.

Wylie Bay Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Tours: A guided visit to the recycling shed highlights to visitors just what happens to our recyclables after the truck empties the bin from home. You will see how the materials are sorted and baled ready for transport to Perth. Bookings essential.

Click here for further information and to complete the Booking Form.

WasteSorted information: Be a GREAT Sort and learn how to make landfill the last resort by correctly sorting waste at home and at school through the WasteSorted Program

G - Gift items to charity, swap or sell

R - Recycle the main 5

E - Earth-cycle food scraps and garden waste

A - Avoid excess packaging

T - Take to drop-off points

WasteSorted School Resources 

War on Waste: Watch the iView series

Planet Ark Recyling Near You: Esperance WA Directory Listing

The Waste Hierarchy is a guiding concept in the waste strategy.

‘Avoidance’ refers to the prevention or reduction of waste and is the most preferred option.

‘Recovery’ refers to options that recover materials (reuse, reprocess, recycle), which are preferred.

'Disposal’ primarily refers to material disposed in landfill and is the least preferred option.

Energy Audit Kit is now available

Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

The Shire of Esperance is proud be part of Switch Your Thinking's Energy Efficiency Pilot Program. This exciting initiative is helping households and small businesses to reduce energy use and cut costs.  

What’s included in an energy audit kit?

Each energy audit kit includes:

  • A thermal imaging camera to help you locate draughts around your home and gaps in insulation, for checking fridge seals, and measuring hot water temperature.
  • A plug-in energy monitor for measuring energy consumption and the running costs of appliances.
  • A basin flow measuring cup to determine the water flow rate of your taps
  • A thermometer for measuring the temperature of rooms, fridges and freezers.
  • An instructional manual which explains how to conduct a variety of tests, tips to reduce your energy and water use, instructions on how to use the equipment and safety information. Many kits will also contain information and resources specific to your local area.

Where can you borrow the kit?

You can borrow the kit from the Esperance Public Library FREE of charge for up to one (1) week. 

Watch an online workshop on solar panels and batteries, electric vehicles and home charging, home electrification, energy efficiency tips and carbon accounting tips for businesses.

Switch Your Thinking's Energy Efficiency Pilot Program is funded and supported by the Western Australia Government Department of Energy, Mines, Industry regulation and Safety.