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Batteries (Household) | More Information
Batteries (Household)Batteries are a hazardous waste and need to be disposed of correctly, it is best that they not be placed in household bins if it can be avoided. There are a wide range of battery types all of which contain dangerous chemicals including cadmium, mercury, lead, magnesium and zinc. If sent to landfill these materials can leak and contaminate soil and groundwater. Batteries can be dropped off at the Resource Recovery Centre, for more information on the Centre including location and opening hours click here. Planet Ark and Aldi supermarkets have also recently joined together to start a household battery recycling program. Residents can drop off household batteries at any Australian ALDI store free of charge. For more information on the program visit their website. | ||
Batteries (Vehicle) | More Information
Batteries (Vehicle)Used car batteries, as well as other used lead-acid batteries are hazardous waste and should be disposed of appropriately. | ||
Beer Bottles | More Information
Beer BottlesEmpty beer bottles can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. Glass bottles and jars can be recycled via your regular kerbside collection. Other types of glass including drinking glasses, ceramics, plate glass and pyrex cannot be placed in your yellow recycling bin and should instead be placed in your red general waste bin. Preparing glass bottles and jars for recycling:
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Bones (Food Waste) | More Information
Bones (Food Waste)Bones and other food waste should be placed directly into your red general waste bin. | ||
Books | More Information
BooksBooks can be placed in your yellow lidded recycling bin. If books are in good condition they can also be donated to local charities and service organisations. | ||
Bottles (Glass) | More Information
Glass BottlesGlass bottles and jars can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. While Glass bottles and jars can be recycled in your kerbside collection other types of glass including drinking glasses, ceramics, plate glass and pyrex cannot be recycled and should instead be placed in your red general waste bin. Preparing glass bottles and jars for recycling:
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Bottles (Plastic) | More Information
Plastic BottlesRigid plastic bottles can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. Plastic Bottle LidsLids from plastic bottles should be removed and placed in the general waste bin. Lids should be removed for several reasons:
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Boxes (Cardboard) | More Information
Cardboard BoxesCardboard boxes can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. It is best to ensure that they are collapsed down so that they do not take up excessive room and cannot be caught in machinery at the recycling facility. Waxed Cardboard, like those used for fruit, cannot be recycled. | ||
Branches | More Information
Branches and OffcutsSmall branches (up to 15cm in diameter) can be placed into your green lidded garden organics bin. | ||
Bread (Food Waste) | More Information
Food WasteBread and other food waste should be placed directly into your red general waste bin. Food Waste can also be composted at home using a compost bin or worm farm. | ||
Bubble Wrap | More Information
Bubble WrapBubble wrap should be placed directly into your red lidded waste bin. Placing soft plastics such as plastic bags and wrap into the recycling bin can cause issues in the Materials Recovery Facility as they wrap around machinery and cause blockages. | ||
Building Materials | More Information
Building MaterialsBuilding materials can often be reused so it is important to take them to the correct facility. They can be returned to the Resource Recovery Centre, for more information on the Centre including location and opening hours click here. Also for additional information on certain materials or to look for other drop off points visit http://businessrecycling.com.au/. |