Melville Youth SwapShop

(A 2026 LEAP Program initiative - designed and led by local youth.)

Refresh your style, without spending a dollarydoo.

Local secondary students are invited to the Melville Youth SwapShop! Clear out the clothes you no longer reach for and find some fresh pre-loved pieces to re-hype your wardrobe. Great food, 100% good vibes, and a chance to help our planet.

• Who: Local students aged ~12-18yrs (parents/guardians and younger siblings welcome)

• Where: City of Melville EcoHub (Piney Lakes Reserve)

• When: 1.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturday, 5th of December. Drop by anytime, and stay for as little or long as you like!

• Cost: Nothing... for the clothes! (Food trucks cost additional)

• What to bring: Up to six pieces total - clean and good quality clothing and/or accessories (including jewellery, belts and bags. Sorry we aren't taking shoes or sports equipment.) Please bring a reusable bag and waterbottle.

Give your closet a sustainable reboot, hangout with friends, get creative and enjoy good food and live music.

See you there!

Type of event and expectations

Youth event - This is a casual drop-in event for young people aged 12-18years. Please be aware that it is open to all ages. Parents and guardians are welcome, as are younger siblings. Attendees are expected to be respectful to each other, the venue and the environment. Guests assume responsibility for their own safety. 

Accessibility

Event is within the EcoHub across two levels accessed by a ramp.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Parking is limited. Please consider using alternative transport or public transportation. There are several bus stops, nearby which service multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am