National Recycling Week: The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling
As National Recycling Week rolls around, Whitsunday residents are being encouraged to take a closer look at what’s going into their yellow-lid recycling bins. By knowing what belongs, and what doesn’t, we can all play a part in reducing landfill waste and supporting a cleaner, more sustainable region.
The Do’s of Recycling
You can confidently place the following items in your recycling bin:
Glass bottles and jars
Paper and cardboard
Hard plastic containers
Steel containers
Aluminium
The Don’ts of Recycling
Some items, however, don’t belong in the recycling system and should be disposed of through other means:
Soft plastics such as cling wrap or plastic bags
Bagged recyclables
Food scraps or garden waste
Clothes and textiles
Rigid plastics like toys or buckets
Batteries and other hazardous waste
Other types of glass such as mirrors, windows or drinking glasses
E-waste including phones, chargers and cables
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