We’re at Agfest 2026 – Come Be a Good Sort!
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ReThink Waste Tasmania is coming to Agfest 2026, and we’re bringing hands-on activities, free creative workshops, and all the answers to your trickiest “what goes where” questions.
Whether you’re a family with curious kids, a teacher looking for something to get your class excited about, or a community group wanting to do more, come find us. ReThink Waste is your go-to place for answers on what to do with your waste.
📅 Event details
Dates: Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 May 2026
Times: 8am – 4pm each day
Location: Quercus Park, 415 Oaks Rd, Carrick
Find us at: Site S60-1 (South Street x Sixth Avenue)
What’s on at the ReThink Waste stall?
🎮 The Great Waste Sorting Game – Kids Learning Trail
All ages welcome! Put your sorting skills to the test in this fun, hands-on challenge. Learn what goes where, discover what happens to tricky-to-recycle items, and earn your “I’m a Good Sort” sticker and a stamp in your Kids Learning Trail booklet.
No bookings needed. Please just drop in!
✂️ Free Drop-In Workshops – Reuse in action
Join one of our free hands-on workshops and discover how easy it is to give materials a brand new life.
Workshop times: 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm daily (drop in any time during these windows)
Best for: Ages 8 and up. Younger children are very welcome with an adult.
Capacity: Small group sessions, up to 7 participants at a time.
🧺 Basket weaving from silage wrap. Ever wondered what happens to old silage wrap from the farm? Come and turn it into something beautiful and useful. This hands-on workshop shows how reusing materials keeps them out of landfill and is a lot of fun along the way.
While you’re here, our team will chat with you about the full waste hierarchy: Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and the simple ways you can apply it at home, at school, and in your community.
No bookings required! Just come and go as you please during the workshop windows.
💬 Ask us your tricky waste questions
Got a question about what to do with batteries, soft plastics, e-waste or anything else that’s been puzzling you? Our friendly team will be at the stall all day, every day. Come and ask! No question is too tricky!
Free Waste Education Program for schools and community groups
Are you a teacher, school group, or community organisation looking for engaging, practical waste education? The ReThink Waste Education Program is free and designed to bring the learning to you.
At Agfest, you can chat with the team about what’s involved or register your interest right now using the button below.
👉 Register your interest in the Waste Education Program
Schools and community groups are both welcome to register using this form.
See you at S60-1!
We can’t wait to see you at Agfest. Whether you’re there for the day or the whole weekend, pop S60-1 on your map and come Be a Good Sort with us.
Supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.
