Latrobe City Council is encouraging residents to refresh their recycling knowledge this National Recycling Week, with the launch of a new Recycling Guide designed to make it easier to know what belongs in each household bin.
National Recycling Week, held from 9 to 15 November, is an opportunity to help households build better recycling habits and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson said many recycling mistakes happened because people were trying to do the right thing but weren't always sure what could and couldn't be recycled.
"Most people want to recycle properly, but it can sometimes be confusing," Cr Gibson said.
"Our new Recycling Guide is a simple way to check what goes in each bin. It's a handy resource to keep at home and use whenever you're unsure.
"Getting those little things right helps us keep waste out of landfill and make better use of the things we throw away."
The guide includes information on what can be placed in the yellow-lid recycling bin and highlights common items that should be kept out.
Key takeaways include:
| Red-lid bin - rubbish bin | Yellow-lid bin - recyclables |
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Putting the wrong items in the recycling bin can contaminate recyclable materials, making them harder, or sometimes impossible to recover. Keeping contamination out helps more materials be recycled and less waste sent to landfill.
Batteries should never be placed in any household bin due to the fire risk they pose in collection vehicles and recycling facilities.
Throughout National Recycling Week, Council will be sharing daily recycling tips on its Facebook page, covering topics such as keeping recycling loose, understanding plastic types, managing cardboard packaging and safely disposing of batteries.
The Recycling Guide is available to download from Council's website or can be collected from any Latrobe City service centre.
