Waste Education

 

Have something you’re not sure which bin it belongs in?

Try using our scanning tool to find out where it goes.
With the help of this interactive tool developed by Everyday Zero, there are hundreds of items it will recognise.  It will use your device camera to scan the item you are unsure of. 
This tool works best using a tablet or can be used from a desktop computer with a web cam. It unfortunately does not work with a mobile phone camera.

 

 

Effective recycling and waste management education is a critical component of sustainable community management. As the volume of waste generated by households continues to grow, the need for residents to properly separate, dispose of, and reduce their waste has never been more important. Correct recycling practices not only conserve valuable natural resources but also reduce environmental pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and support the efficiency and financial viability of waste management systems.

When residents understand the "why" behind recycling guidelines — including the environmental, economic, and social benefits — they are more likely to participate accurately and consistently. Improper recycling can contaminate entire loads of recyclable material, leading to increased landfill use, higher processing costs, and lost opportunities for resource recovery. Therefore, comprehensive education initiatives empower communities to act responsibly, ensuring that recycling efforts achieve their intended outcomes and contribute meaningfully to broader sustainability goals.

Small actions at home, contribute to collective actions of the community as a whole.

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Let's Talk Rubbish, Recycling and Organics

We work with a waste contractor to provide residents with their kerbside waste services, which may include a kerbside recycling, garden organics, garbage service. 

It is really important that residents and businesses who use Council kerbside bin services, ensure that they put the right things in the right bins!

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