What goes in your Wheelie Bins?
Refuse Bin - Red Lid
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Let's put it in the right bin
All households are provided with a red lidded refuse bin, which is collected weekly on the same day every week. If you are unsure whether an item is refuse or recycle look for the refuse symbol on the product packaging. |
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Food waste |
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Disposable nappies |
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Old clothesIf it is in good condition consider if the item can be donated to a charity shop instead of sending to landfill |
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Old toysIf it is in good condition consider if the item can be donated to a charity shop or Council's Transfer Station second hand shops instead of sending to landfill |
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Plastic bags and wrapAn alternative is to return soft plastics to your supermarket instead |
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Polystyrene cups and trays and styrofoam packaging materialCoffee CupsCoffee cups cannot be recycled as they are lined with plastic, which means they cannot be sorted properly at the recycling facility.
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Pyrex, ovenware, plates, cups or crockeryMirrors and broken homeware glassDrinking glasses have a different chemical composition and melting point to container glass making it unrecyclable. |
Handy Tips |
Reducing waste is important. The existing landfill in the Shire has a limited lifespan, and there is a shortage of land available for new landfills. The generation and management of waste can also have a number of potential environmental impacts, including the loss of natural resources, pollution of air and waterways and the contamination of land. The average Australian family generates enough waste each year to fill a three bedroom house from floor to ceiling. There are a number of simple things that you can do to reduce the amount of waste your family produces.
Remember - Avoid, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
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