FROM REDLAND CITY COUNCIL
This year across Redlands Coast, we’ve been working hard to make sure the right items go into our yellow-lid recycling bins, helping reduce the 1300 tonnes of non-recyclables that sneak into the bin every year.
Early results from our education team show that many households are on the right track, with many only needing small tweaks to get their recycling sorted.
The biggest opportunities for improvement have been:
- Eliminating soft plastics like wrappers and plastic bags, as they can’t be recycled through kerbside collection. These should go in your red-lid bin or be taken to Woolworths who have recently restarted to trial soft plastic recycling collections.
- Keeping items loose in the bin, as they can’t be recycled if they’re in a plastic or paper bag as the material often remains in the bag once compacted in the truck.
The great news is that many households have already made improvements, helping create cleaner, more effective recycling streams and reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
Our educators have also noticed that many yellow-lid bins are filled to the brim, a sign that some households could recycle even more if they had a bigger bin.
If your recycling bin isn’t keeping up with your household’s needs, consider upsizing from a 140 or 240-litre to a 340-litre bin. It’s just a one-off $30 establishment fee and no increase in the ongoing costs – a small step for a big impact.
You can also downsize your general waste from a 240-litre to a 140-litre bin and add a green waste bin to keep garden clippings out of landfill. Make these changes together and you’ll save on fees, with no extra cost to your rates.
Ready to get the right bin setup for your home?
Call Council on 3829 8999 or visit Redland.qld.gov.au/recycling to learn more.
