Get Involved in 'Let's Get It Sorted'

The Whitsunday Regional Council's new 'Let's Get It Sorted' initiative is focused on improving the region’s recycling habits by getting back to basics. The campaign is designed to help residents understand what goes into each bin and how their choices at home can lead to real improvements in waste reduction.

The Waste team at Council have one objective and that is to reduce total waste to landfill.

"One of the main ways to do this is to increase the total of materials that can be reprocessed or recycled, and this can be done by increasing public knowledge on general waste disposal practices and waste separation prior to disposal," said a council spokesperson.

At the heart of the campaign is a clear message, small changes in everyday waste disposal can lead to big results for the environment. By reinforcing simple 'do’s and don’ts' of recycling, the Council hopes to make waste management more accessible and achievable for everyone in the community.

The campaign has already started to gain traction, with strong interest from residents keen to do their part.

“There has been positive feedback so far through requests for fridge magnet or sticker noting handy recycling tips, as well comments and participation in increased school presentations and information stalls at community events such as the recent Qld Day stalls at Proserpine,” Council said.

While it’s still early days, with the campaign running through until October, a number of measures are in place to monitor its effectiveness.

These include a kerbside bin audit scheduled for September, which will examine contamination rates in recycling bins and the amount of recyclable material being placed in general waste.

This data will be compared with the results of a similar audit conducted in 2023.

For those wanting to do more Council say you can share your own journey and spread messages of positive recycling practices and methods to spread the word and increase knowledge around the community.

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