Recycling & reuse

Sending materials to landfill is a waste of resources. Government recovery and recycling programs provide the opportunity to divert these materials for reuse where possible.

• Best Practice Kerbside Recycling Program

  Assistance in collecting more recyclables at a lower cost and creating a viable system over the long term.

• Compost Contamination Guidelines

  Contamination in recycled organics increases costs and reduces the market value and reputation of recycled products.

• Detox Your Home communications kit

  Promotional material for councils to inform residents of upcoming Detox Your home Collections.

• Food organics recycling

  Keeping garden and food organics out of landfill can prevent the creation of greenhouse gases and can even be a potential source of energy.

• Public Place Recycling Guidelines

  Ever-increasing waste generation in public places is highlighting the urgent need to develop waste management systems that keep pace with changing demands.

• Recycling construction and demolition material - provided by WorkSafe

  Recycling construction and demolition material

• Setting up a recycling system in your organisation

  Having a recycling collection service in place is one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental impact within an office and the most visual initiative that fosters support from tenants and staff.

• Tips for disposal of office equipment

  Even at the end of its useful life, most technology can be recycled and used to create new products.

• Waste collection and composting industries - Preferred Standards and Model Contracts

  Assistance for councils and contractors to achieve Best Practice.