Avoid
The best thing we can do is avoid waste.
- Shop smart – only buy products you need
- Choose items that are packaging-free or have minimal packaging that can be recycled or reused
- Repair, restore or upcycle your possessions.
Reuse
Reuse what you can.
- Use reusable nappies, even some of the time
- Glass jars make great storage
- Donate items that are in good condition
- Buy second-hand
- Buy products made from recycled materials
- Borrow where you can.
Reduce
Discourage unnecessary packaging on a product.
- Choose a product with less waste.
- Give feedback to retailers or producers, asking them to reduce their waste.
Recycle
Confused about what goes in your kerbside recycling? As a general guide:
- Yes: Paper, cardboard, aluminium, glass or plastic bottles and containers.
- No: Polystyrene, soft plastics (like shopping bags), food, clothing, large metal items, batteries, electronic goods, nappies.
Guide to rubbish and recycling
Check our A to Z rubbish and recycling guide to find out what can go in each bin.
View A-Z rubbish and recycling guide
Donate unwanted household goods
Many charities accept donations of good quality clothing, furniture and other goods through Op Shops. You can also arrange a pick up of larger items from your home.
Recycle whitegoods
Search for your suburb on the Planet Ark Recycling Near Your website to find where you can recycle your old fridge and whitegoods.
Recycle computers
Some local options include:
- TechCollect – recycles computers and electronics
- Knox Transfer Station – accepts televisions and computers for recycling
- B2C Resource – Moorabbin
- Equipment Recycling Network – Maroondah
- Envision – Dandenong.
Need help?
Contact us and we will come back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
