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Soft plastics – what has happened and where are we up to now?

Learn more about the National Plastics Recycling Scheme >> 

By admin, 2 weeksNovember 23, 2023 ago
News & Publications

International Compost Awareness Week, Take the Pledge to Compost WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s International Compost Awareness Week, Take the Pledge to Compost competition! By comitting to compost more food scraps using their kitchen caddy and green bin, or by their home compost bin or worm farm, Read more…

By admin, 6 monthsJune 15, 2023 ago
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What to do with all the leaves that Autumn leaves?

Compost them As gardening expert Graham ‘Willow’ Williams once said:  “Autumn leaves are ‘Gold in the Garden” He recommends turning them into a leaf mould (semi-decomposed leaf matter) by making a pile, adding some water, covering them, then turning them Read more…

By admin, 6 monthsJune 7, 2023 ago
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REDCycle’s Soft Plastic Recycling Is On Hold.

Many of you will have heard the unfortunate and sad news that REDCycle has put their soft plastics collections on hold. What should I do with my soft plastic now? For the short-term, we advise residents to place soft plastic Read more…

By admin, 1 yearNovember 10, 2022 ago
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Green Bin Collection Delays

If your Green (Food and Garden Organcis) Bin is not emptied, please leave it on the kerb for 24 hours before contacting East Waste’s Customer Service Team. Due to the recent high rainfall we have experienced unprecedentedly high volumes and Read more…

By admin, 1 yearOctober 19, 2022 ago
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New era for Unley’s waste management

Following a unanimous decision by Council at its July meeting, Mayor Michael Hewitson is pleased with what he has called ‘the dawn of a new era for Unley’ in its waste management endeavours. The City of Unley is announcing it Read more…

By admin, 1 yearJuly 27, 2022 ago
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Takeaway Disposable Coffee Cups

Single use, disposable coffee cups are NOT recyclable through the yellow lid recycle bin! Why? They are lined with plastic and/or wax which is very difficult to separate from the paper. They are also contaminated with coffee and milk residue. Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsAugust 8, 2021 ago
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Poor kerbside behaviour creates extra $20m in waste management costs for South Australian councils

Poor kerbside behaviour by South Australian households is creating $20 million each year in extra waste management costs, according to industry experts.

By admin, 3 yearsSeptember 7, 2020 ago
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Plastic Wars – Four Corners

On Monday 10 August, Four Corners aired an American story about plastic recycling history and issues from America. Click here to view the preview of the story. The story reflects a situation occurring in America and doesn’t reflect what is Read more…

By admin, 3 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
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Could your takeaway container or cup be composted?

Compostable containers include 100% paper, cardboard, wood, rye straw or bioplastic products with no lining or additives. Which Bin? These items can be composted by placing them in your green bin along with any left-over food or drink. Examples include: Read more…

By admin, 3 yearsJuly 10, 2020 ago

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