Recycling A-Z
Navigating what can and can’t be recycled can sometimes be confusing, especially with different materials needing different ways of disposal. Cleanaway’s Recycling A–Z directory is designed to make it recycling easier, with clear, practical guidance on how to dispose of everyday household and business items responsibly.
From common recyclables like paper, plastics and glass to more complex waste such as batteries, chemicals and e‑waste, this comprehensive guide helps you understand the correct disposal options—whether that’s kerbside recycling, specialised drop-off locations or alternative waste streams. By making informed choices, you can reduce contamination, protect the environment and support Australia’s transition to a more circular economy.
Use the directory below to quickly find your item and learn the best way to recycle or dispose of it correctly.
Click here to learn more about the latest Australian Recycling Behaviours Report.
A-Z of recycling
Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol cans often contain flammable propellant that can turn them into fire risks. Depending on your location, completely empty aerosol cans can be recycled with their plastic caps and covers off in the commingled recycling bin. In Western Australia, aerosol cans are classified as Household Hazardous Waste and banned from the kerbside bin. However, these can be recycled at a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off point or event. Aerosol cans should be treated as household hazardous waste and recycled appropriately. Check with your local council to learn more about Household Hazardous Waste drop-off points and events.
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Aluminium cans
Beverage and food aluminium cans should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loose (NOT in any bags) in your commingled recycling bin.
Household chemicals
Never place any form of chemicals, including cleaning chemicals, in your bin. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of this safely.
Aluminium cans
Beverage and food aluminium cans should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loose (NOT in any bags) in your commingled recycling bin.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Aluminium foil
Aluminium foil should be clean and free of contaminants such as food. These can be scrunched into a ball and placed into another aluminium container such as a food can for recycling.
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Aluminium cans
Beverage and food aluminium cans should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loose (NOT in any bags) in your commingled recycling bin.
Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Ammonia
Ammonia is a dangerous chemical that should be disposed carefully. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose these safely.
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Bleach
Bleach is a hazardous household chemical. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of it safely.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
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Kitty litter
Some locations may accept kitty litter as compost material. Check with your local council to find out more.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous material and should be removed only by professionals as it poses a health risk. Contact your council for more information.
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Building materials
Building materials such as timber, concrete, plasterboard, vegetation and other materials should not be placed in household bins. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of them before you begin your project.
Zinc sheets
Zinc sheets and other building materials do not belong in your commingled recycling or general waste bin. Check with your local council to learn how to dispose of them.
Ash
Cold ash should be bagged and placed in the general waste bin. Never put hot ash into your bins.
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Cigarette and cigarette butts
Cigarettes and cigarette butts are unrecyclable. Place them in your general waste bin.
Automotive oil, filters and containers
Motor oil and its containers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to find the nearest drop off points for your used motor oil, filters and containers.
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Brake fluid
Brake fluid is a hazardous chemical and should be handled accordingly. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
Automotive/car batteries
Used car batteries are hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose them safely.
Automotive/car batteries
Used car batteries are hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose them safely.
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Brake fluid
Brake fluid is a hazardous chemical and should be handled accordingly. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
Tyres
Tyres are recyclable at specialised facilities. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop your old tyres off.
Balloons
Balloons are soft plastics and cannot be recycled. Bag them and place in your general waste bin.
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Plastic buckets and toys
Plastic buckets and toys may be accepted in some locations. Contact your local council for more information.
Polystyrene and styrofoam
Polystyrene and styrofoam cannot be recycled through your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to see if a polystyrene recycling program is available.
Banana skins and other fruit peels
Banana skins, like most other fruit peels, can be recycled and used in your home garden. They can be used straight away as compost or mulch, or turned into homemade liquid fertiliser, non-toxic pest repellant for plants, and as a slow-release fertiliser. Banana skins can also be recycled in most food waste bins.
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Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
Batteries (single use, cell batteries, li-ion)
Batteries should be never be placed in any of your kerbside bins due to its flammable nature, especially single-use type such as AAAA, single cell and 9V batteries. Instead, store in a cool and dry place pending recycling. Single-use batteries can be recycled at retail locations such as Aldi, Officeworks, and selected waste management transfer stations and facilities. Lithium-ion batteries, found in most laptops and smartphones, should be recycled as e-waste.
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Automotive/car batteries
Used car batteries are hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose them safely.
CDs and DVDs
Old CDs and DVDs may be recycled. Contact your local council to learn more.
Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
Beer bottles
Beer bottles are perfectly recyclable, as long as they are dry and empty. Place them loose in your recycling bin.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Wine bottles
Ensure that bottles are empty and remove lids before placing wine bottles in your commingled recycling bin.
Aluminium cans
Beverage and food aluminium cans should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loose (NOT in any bags) in your commingled recycling bin.
Beer cans
Beer cans can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
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Beer bottles
Beer bottles are perfectly recyclable, as long as they are dry and empty. Place them loose in your recycling bin.
Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
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Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Black plant pots
Black plant pots cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as these are difficult to pick up by the sorting machinery. Depending on your council, certain locations may have access to a dedicated plant pot programme (Victoria and Western Australia). You can also check with nearby plant nurseries to see if they will take black plant pots in good condition. Otherwise, reuse pots in good condition or dispose of in general waste.
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Pots and pans
Pots and pans cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council for drop-off locations.
Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
Bleach
Bleach is a hazardous household chemical. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of it safely.
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Ammonia
Ammonia is a dangerous chemical that should be disposed carefully. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose these safely.
Household chemicals
Never place any form of chemicals, including cleaning chemicals, in your bin. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of this safely.
Blister packs
Blister packs, especially medicinal ones, are usually comprised of a mix of plastic, aluminium and sometimes paper. This makes it very difficult to recycle in your kerbside bin and in most other recycling programs. However, some pharmacies in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland are currently trialling a medicinal blister pack recycling program. Check with your local pharmacy to see if these can be recycled in your location. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin.
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Medicines
Expired or leftover medication cannot be put into your bins, but will be accepted at some community pharmacies and other locations. Contact your local council for safe disposal advice.
Foil trays
Aluminium foil trays can be recycled. Just ensure they're clean, dry and empty. However, foil packaging for crisp packages and similar material which are made of metallised plastic are not accepted. To check, scrunch the material into a ball. If it stays in shape, it is aluminium foil and can be placed in your commingled bin. If it "bounces back" then it is plastic and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Bones and shells
Bones and shells (cooked or uncooked) may be accepted in certain locations for food organics recycling. Check with your local council to learn more.
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Cooking fat and cooking oil
Cooking fats and oils are not recyclable NOR should you pour them down the drains. Allow them to cool before collecting them into a sealed container for disposal in your general waste bin.
Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
Books
Books in good conditions can be donated or passed on. Some locations will accept books in the commingled recycling bin. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin. Contact your local council to confirm.
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Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Bottle tops and lids
Bottle tops are recyclable in certain locations. If so, they should be collected in a separate container before being placed in your commingled recycling bin. Check with your local council or service provider before recycling it.
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Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid is a hazardous chemical and should be handled accordingly. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
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Automotive oil, filters and containers
Motor oil and its containers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to find the nearest drop off points for your used motor oil, filters and containers.
Automotive/car batteries
Used car batteries are hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose them safely.
Bricks
Broken or whole bricks cannot be recycled or disposed in regular bins. Contact your council to learn where you can drop these waste off.
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Building materials
Building materials such as timber, concrete, plasterboard, vegetation and other materials should not be placed in household bins. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of them before you begin your project.
Zinc sheets
Zinc sheets and other building materials do not belong in your commingled recycling or general waste bin. Check with your local council to learn how to dispose of them.
Timber
Timber can be recycled through your council's bulk waste services depending on its condition and whether it's treated or untreated. Contact your local council to learn more.
Broken glass
Broken glass from glass bottles and jars may be recyclable in some locations. Always check with your local council before disposal. All other glassware are not recyclable and should be bagged and placed in your general waste bin.
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Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
Wine bottles
Ensure that bottles are empty and remove lids before placing wine bottles in your commingled recycling bin.
Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Bubble wrap
Bubble wrap is a soft plastic that may be recyclable in certain locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Polystyrene and styrofoam
Polystyrene and styrofoam cannot be recycled through your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to see if a polystyrene recycling program is available.
Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
Building materials
Building materials such as timber, concrete, plasterboard, vegetation and other materials should not be placed in household bins. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of them before you begin your project.
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Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous material and should be removed only by professionals as it poses a health risk. Contact your council for more information.
Zinc sheets
Zinc sheets and other building materials do not belong in your commingled recycling or general waste bin. Check with your local council to learn how to dispose of them.
Bricks
Broken or whole bricks cannot be recycled or disposed in regular bins. Contact your council to learn where you can drop these waste off.
Cable ties and zip ties
Cable ties, also known as zip ties, are often used to organise and bundle cables and wires. They are usually used only once and made from nylon. Due to their material and small size, they are unsuitable for recycling. Place used cable ties into the general waste bin. Donate or give away unused cable ties that are in good condition.
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Electrical cables
Electrical cables cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. However, they can be recycled as e-waste or scrap metal, depending on your location. Check with your council to learn where you can drop these off.
Candles and candle wax
Candles and candle wax cannot be recycled and should be placed in your general waste bin.
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Petrol and flammable liquids
Petrol and other flammable liquids cannot be disposed in your commingled or general waste bins. Contact your council for advice on safe disposal.
Ash
Cold ash should be bagged and placed in the general waste bin. Never put hot ash into your bins.
Cardboard (boxes and other types)
Flatten clean and dry cardboard boxes before disposal in your commingled bin. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled as these can contaminate the recyclables, so it must be disposed of in your general waste bin. Shredded or torn cardboard are also not recyclable through the kerbside commingled as they are too small to be detected by our sorting machines. However, shredded cardboard and paper can be donated to the local pet shop to be used as bedding, used as mulch in the garden or mixed into a compost heap.
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Greaseproof paper/baking paper/parchment
Most greaseproof paper including parchment and baking paper cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Place them instead in your general waste bin.
Egg cartons
Cardboard and paper egg cartons are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Make sure they are clean, dry and free from any food and egg stains before placing them in the bin.
Cassette and video tapes
Depending on your location, cassette and video tapes may be recycled as e-waste. Contact your local council to find out more.
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Hard drives
Hard drives are e-waste and are not recyclable through your commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
CD and DVD covers (plastic)
CD and DVD cases are usually made out of a mixture of plastics that cannot be recycled through your kerbside commingled recycling bin. However, depending on location, certain Community Recycling Centres may accept them for recycling. Contact your local council to see if your local recycling centre accepts them. Otherwise, dispose of them in the general waste bin.
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CDs and DVDs
Old CDs and DVDs may be recycled. Contact your local council to learn more.
CDs and DVDs
Old CDs and DVDs may be recycled. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
Electrical appliances
Electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves, game consoles, lamps and others are recyclable but must be sent to an approved recycler. Contact your local council to learn more.
Ceramic and glass dinnerware (cups, plates)
Ceramic and glass dinnerware such as plates and cups cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled recycling bin. They are often made up of different materials and composition which render them unsuitable for recycling. Glass crockery such as drinking glasses and plates in particular, have a different melting point compared to glass beverage containers, which can contaminate and landfill a batch of glass beverage container recyclables. If your dinnerware is in good condition, consider donating or repurposing them. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
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Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
Crockery (ceramic)
Ceramic items, especially cookware such as pots and pans cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. Mixing them up with glass contaminates glass and renders the entire pile unusable, as ceramic cannot be remelted to form new glass or ceramic items. Instead, consider donating or repurposing ceramic items that are in good condition. Otherwise, wrap them in old newspapers and place them in the general waste bin.
Cutlery (Metal)
Broken metal cutlery may be accepted in some locations, provided you place them inside similar containers before disposing in your commingled bins. Metal cutleries in good condition can be donated, sold or repurposed. Otherwise, contact your local council for more information.
Cutlery (Plastic)
Plastic cutlery cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the machine. Place them in your general waste bin.
Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Pots and pans
Pots and pans cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council for drop-off locations.
Cigarette and cigarette butts
Cigarettes and cigarette butts are unrecyclable. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Household chemicals
Never place any form of chemicals, including cleaning chemicals, in your bin. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of this safely.
Ash
Cold ash should be bagged and placed in the general waste bin. Never put hot ash into your bins.
Clear plastic fruit punnets
Depending on your location, punnets may be reyclable. Check with your local council before recycling.
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Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
Yoghurt containers
Yogurt tubs or containers can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
Clothes hangers
Consider donating unwanted coat hangars in good condition to your local dry cleaners. Otherwise, dispose of broken ones in your general waste bin.
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Zips
If they cannot be repurposed or donated, zips and other textiles should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Clothes hangers
Consider donating unwanted coat hangars in good condition to your local dry cleaners. Otherwise, dispose of broken ones in your general waste bin.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
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Pillows
Old pillows cannot be recycled. Place them in your general waste bin or upcycle them as a DIY project.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
Coffee cups
Coffee cups may be recyclable in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
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Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
Tea bags
Tea bags are recyclable in select locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
Waxed paper and cardboard
Waxed paper and cardboard cannot be recycled or composted as it usually comes with a layer of plastic that doesn't biodegrade. Place this in your general waste bin.
Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
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Coffee pods and capsules
Check with the manufacturer to see if your used coffee pods and capsules can be recycled. Never put them into the commingled recycling bin, as these items are too small to be sorted and usually have leftover organic material. Place them in your general waste bin instead.
Tea bags
Tea bags are recyclable in select locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
Milo tins
Milo tins can be recycled in your commingled bin. Ensure it is clean, dry and empty before placing it loose in the bin.
Coffee pods and capsules
Check with the manufacturer to see if your used coffee pods and capsules can be recycled. Never put them into the commingled recycling bin, as these items are too small to be sorted and usually have leftover organic material. Place them in your general waste bin instead.
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Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
Tea bags
Tea bags are recyclable in select locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
Compostable liners
These may be recyclable in certain locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Paper bags
Clean, dry and unsoiled paper bags can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Cardboard (boxes and other types)
Flatten clean and dry cardboard boxes before disposal in your commingled bin. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled as these can contaminate the recyclables, so it must be disposed of in your general waste bin. Shredded or torn cardboard are also not recyclable through the kerbside commingled as they are too small to be detected by our sorting machines. However, shredded cardboard and paper can be donated to the local pet shop to be used as bedding, used as mulch in the garden or mixed into a compost heap.
Junk mail
Junk mail can be placed in your commingled bin loose and dry.
Condoms
Condoms are not recyclable. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Sanitary pads and tampons
Sanitary pads and tampons cannot be recycled or flushed down the toilet. Place them in your general waste bin.
Cooking fat and cooking oil
Cooking fats and oils are not recyclable NOR should you pour them down the drains. Allow them to cool before collecting them into a sealed container for disposal in your general waste bin.
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Bones and shells
Bones and shells (cooked or uncooked) may be accepted in certain locations for food organics recycling. Check with your local council to learn more.
Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
Corks
Corks may be accepted in certain locations as a compost material. Check with your local council to learn more.
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Timber
Timber can be recycled through your council's bulk waste services depending on its condition and whether it's treated or untreated. Contact your local council to learn more.
Wine bottles
Ensure that bottles are empty and remove lids before placing wine bottles in your commingled recycling bin.
Cotton wool and buds
Used cotton wool and buds cannot be recycled and should always be placed in your general waste bin.
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Zips
If they cannot be repurposed or donated, zips and other textiles should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Crockery (ceramic)
Ceramic items, especially cookware such as pots and pans cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. Mixing them up with glass contaminates glass and renders the entire pile unusable, as ceramic cannot be remelted to form new glass or ceramic items. Instead, consider donating or repurposing ceramic items that are in good condition. Otherwise, wrap them in old newspapers and place them in the general waste bin.
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Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
Cutlery (Metal)
Broken metal cutlery may be accepted in some locations, provided you place them inside similar containers before disposing in your commingled bins. Metal cutleries in good condition can be donated, sold or repurposed. Otherwise, contact your local council for more information.
Glass cookware lids
Glass cookware lids cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as these have a different composition and can ruin an entire batch of recyclable glass during the melting process. Glass cookware lids in good condition can be donated or reused elsewhere. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
Perfume bottles and cosmetic glass jars
Perfume bottles and cosmetic glass jars are not recyclable due to their mixed glass nature. Disassembly, clean and make sure they free of any residue before placing these into your general waste bin. You may also check with your perfume or cosmetic seller if they will accept used packaging.
Cutlery (Metal)
Broken metal cutlery may be accepted in some locations, provided you place them inside similar containers before disposing in your commingled bins. Metal cutleries in good condition can be donated, sold or repurposed. Otherwise, contact your local council for more information.
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Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Cutlery (Plastic)
Plastic cutlery cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the machine. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Clothes hangers
Consider donating unwanted coat hangars in good condition to your local dry cleaners. Otherwise, dispose of broken ones in your general waste bin.
Ice cream containers (cardboard and plastic)
Empty, clean and dry ice cream tubs and containers made of plastic can be recycled in your commingled bin. Cardboard ice cream containers are often layered with a thin plastic which may not be recyclable. Check with your local council for more information.
Degreaser
Degreasers can come in a variety of packaging, from aerosol spray cans to large bulk containers. These should never be disposed through your general waste bin, even if they are empty. Instead, you can drop them off at household hazardous waste drop off events. Depending on location and council, these may either be dedicated events or permanent drop-off locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol cans often contain flammable propellant that can turn them into fire risks. Depending on your location, completely empty aerosol cans can be recycled with their plastic caps and covers off in the commingled recycling bin. In Western Australia, aerosol cans are classified as Household Hazardous Waste and banned from the kerbside bin. However, these can be recycled at a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off point or event. Aerosol cans should be treated as household hazardous waste and recycled appropriately. Check with your local council to learn more about Household Hazardous Waste drop-off points and events.
Household chemicals
Never place any form of chemicals, including cleaning chemicals, in your bin. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of this safely.
Deodorant (roll-on)
Made of rigid plastic, a completely empty and used roll-on deodorant can be recycled in your commingled bin. Remove lid before placing it loose in the bin.
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Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol cans often contain flammable propellant that can turn them into fire risks. Depending on your location, completely empty aerosol cans can be recycled with their plastic caps and covers off in the commingled recycling bin. In Western Australia, aerosol cans are classified as Household Hazardous Waste and banned from the kerbside bin. However, these can be recycled at a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off point or event. Aerosol cans should be treated as household hazardous waste and recycled appropriately. Check with your local council to learn more about Household Hazardous Waste drop-off points and events.
Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Detergent bottles
Rigid plastic containers like detergent bottles can be recycled in the commingled bin. Make sure to empty, clean, and separate the lid from the bottle before placing it into the bin.
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Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Dish drying racks
Dish drying racks are usually composed of several materials, including stainless steel and plastic. This renders them unsuitable for recycling in your commingled bin. Completely metal drying racks may be recycled as white goods or as scrap metal, but check with council before disposal.
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Cutlery (Metal)
Broken metal cutlery may be accepted in some locations, provided you place them inside similar containers before disposing in your commingled bins. Metal cutleries in good condition can be donated, sold or repurposed. Otherwise, contact your local council for more information.
Disposable face coverings and surgical masks
After using disposable face coverings and surgical masks, cut the ear loops. This prevents wildlife from getting entangled. Place your face coverings or surgical masks in a separate bag before disposing of it in your general waste bin. If the covering has touched any other recyclables such as cardboard and paper, those should go into the general waste bin as well.
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Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Disposable gloves
Disposable gloves (latex and rubber) are not recyclable and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Disposable gloves
Disposable gloves (latex and rubber) are not recyclable and should be placed in your general waste bin.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
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Zip ties
Zip ties are too small to be recycled on its own. Collect zip ties in an empty plastic container before placing them in the commingled recycling bin.
Zips
If they cannot be repurposed or donated, zips and other textiles should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Disposable razors
Disposable razors are not recyclable. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using reusable alternatives.
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Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Dry cleaning bags
Dry cleaning bags from the laundromat are made of soft plastics. These can be recycled through a soft plastic recycling scheme. If in doubt, contact your local council.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Egg cartons
Cardboard and paper egg cartons are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Make sure they are clean, dry and free from any food and egg stains before placing them in the bin.
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Cardboard (boxes and other types)
Flatten clean and dry cardboard boxes before disposal in your commingled bin. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled as these can contaminate the recyclables, so it must be disposed of in your general waste bin. Shredded or torn cardboard are also not recyclable through the kerbside commingled as they are too small to be detected by our sorting machines. However, shredded cardboard and paper can be donated to the local pet shop to be used as bedding, used as mulch in the garden or mixed into a compost heap.
Foam boxes
Foam boxes cannot be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. However, it may be recyclable in certain locations. Contact your local council to check.
Eggshells
Eggshells can be recycled in most food waste bins or mixed into compost. Scatter crushed eggshells around your plants to deter pests like slugs and snails. Bury crushed eggshells directly in the soil to give your plants a boost of calcium. Mostly-intact eggshells can also be used as small seedling pots.
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Banana skins and other fruit peels
Banana skins, like most other fruit peels, can be recycled and used in your home garden. They can be used straight away as compost or mulch, or turned into homemade liquid fertiliser, non-toxic pest repellant for plants, and as a slow-release fertiliser. Banana skins can also be recycled in most food waste bins.
Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
Electrical appliances
Electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves, game consoles, lamps and others are recyclable but must be sent to an approved recycler. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin, as they contain hazardous materials. If your incandescent light fixture is broken, wrap carefully in old newspapers and place in your general waste bin. Otherwise, you can check with your local light shops to see if they have a light bulb recycling program. You can also contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
Electrical cables
Electrical cables cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. However, they can be recycled as e-waste or scrap metal, depending on your location. Check with your council to learn where you can drop these off.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
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Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Fertiliser
Fertilisers are considered to be hazardous chemicals and should not be placed in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Wood (garden pruning)
Depending on your location, small wooden branches and garden prunings may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
Fishing rods, line and hooks
Fishing rods, lines and hooks are not recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Cutlery (Plastic)
Plastic cutlery cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the machine. Place them in your general waste bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Flowers (real/plastic)
Depending on your location, real flowers may be recycled as compost. Check with your local council to learn more. Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
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Wood (garden pruning)
Depending on your location, small wooden branches and garden prunings may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
Fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as they contain hazardous materials. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
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Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin, as they contain hazardous materials. If your incandescent light fixture is broken, wrap carefully in old newspapers and place in your general waste bin. Otherwise, you can check with your local light shops to see if they have a light bulb recycling program. You can also contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Foam boxes
Foam boxes cannot be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. However, it may be recyclable in certain locations. Contact your local council to check.
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Polystyrene and styrofoam
Polystyrene and styrofoam cannot be recycled through your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to see if a polystyrene recycling program is available.
Cardboard (boxes and other types)
Flatten clean and dry cardboard boxes before disposal in your commingled bin. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled as these can contaminate the recyclables, so it must be disposed of in your general waste bin. Shredded or torn cardboard are also not recyclable through the kerbside commingled as they are too small to be detected by our sorting machines. However, shredded cardboard and paper can be donated to the local pet shop to be used as bedding, used as mulch in the garden or mixed into a compost heap.
Foil trays
Aluminium foil trays can be recycled. Just ensure they're clean, dry and empty. However, foil packaging for crisp packages and similar material which are made of metallised plastic are not accepted. To check, scrunch the material into a ball. If it stays in shape, it is aluminium foil and can be placed in your commingled bin. If it "bounces back" then it is plastic and should be placed in your general waste bin.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
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Bones and shells
Bones and shells (cooked or uncooked) may be accepted in certain locations for food organics recycling. Check with your local council to learn more.
Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
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Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Beer cans
Beer cans can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
Fresh milk, juice and tetrapak cartons
Most fresh milk, juice cartons and other tetrapak containers are made of liquid paperboard (LPB) and may be recycled in certain locations. Always empty, rinse and dry these cartons and containers before placing them in the bin. Check with your council for more information about the right way to dispose of this material.
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Beer cans
Beer cans can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
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Wooden planks and furniture
Wooden planks and furniture in good condition can be resold, donated or repurposed. Never put it in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council for more information to learn how to recycle this item.
Gardening tools
Gardening tools such as shears and hoses do not belong in your commingled recycling bin. If in doubt, contact your local council to learn where you can dispose of them safely.
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Knives
Knives in good condition can be donated or gifted. For broken knives, make sure they are packaged securely before placing in the general waste bin.
Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Lawn mowers
Lawn mowers in good condition can be donated or re-sold. Otherwise, contact your local council to find out where you can drop it off.
Gas cylinders and butane canisters
Gas cylinders, bottles and butane canisters are a potential fire risk. Swap out empty cylinders with the manufacturer, drop off at a council hazardous waste collection point or at a transfer station near you.
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Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol cans often contain flammable propellant that can turn them into fire risks. Depending on your location, completely empty aerosol cans can be recycled with their plastic caps and covers off in the commingled recycling bin. In Western Australia, aerosol cans are classified as Household Hazardous Waste and banned from the kerbside bin. However, these can be recycled at a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off point or event. Aerosol cans should be treated as household hazardous waste and recycled appropriately. Check with your local council to learn more about Household Hazardous Waste drop-off points and events.
Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Beer bottles
Beer bottles are perfectly recyclable, as long as they are dry and empty. Place them loose in your recycling bin.
Wine bottles
Ensure that bottles are empty and remove lids before placing wine bottles in your commingled recycling bin.
Broken glass
Broken glass from glass bottles and jars may be recyclable in some locations. Always check with your local council before disposal. All other glassware are not recyclable and should be bagged and placed in your general waste bin.
Glass cookware lids
Glass cookware lids cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as these have a different composition and can ruin an entire batch of recyclable glass during the melting process. Glass cookware lids in good condition can be donated or reused elsewhere. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Broken glass
Broken glass from glass bottles and jars may be recyclable in some locations. Always check with your local council before disposal. All other glassware are not recyclable and should be bagged and placed in your general waste bin.
Lids
Unless specifically requested by your council, always remove jars and lids from your containers, jars and cartons. Sort the lids by type (plastic in one pile, metal in another), then place them in a corresponding container before disposal.
Glasses/spectacles/sunglasses
Glasses, spectacles and sunglasses in good conditions can be donated for reuse in select locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
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Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Books
Books in good conditions can be donated or passed on. Some locations will accept books in the commingled recycling bin. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin. Contact your local council to confirm.
Greaseproof paper/baking paper/parchment
Most greaseproof paper including parchment and baking paper cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Place them instead in your general waste bin.
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Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Greeting cards
If not reused or repurposed in craft projects, greeting cards can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
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Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Hair
Human and animal hair are organic materials and may be recycled as compost or placed in a FOGO bin. Contact your local council before you place them in the bin.
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Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
Hard drives
Hard drives are e-waste and are not recyclable through your commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
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Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
Batteries (single use, cell batteries, li-ion)
Batteries should be never be placed in any of your kerbside bins due to its flammable nature, especially single-use type such as AAAA, single cell and 9V batteries. Instead, store in a cool and dry place pending recycling. Single-use batteries can be recycled at retail locations such as Aldi, Officeworks, and selected waste management transfer stations and facilities. Lithium-ion batteries, found in most laptops and smartphones, should be recycled as e-waste.
Hot water bottles
Depending on your location, hot water bottles may be recyclable. Check with your local council to confirm. Otherwise, dispose in your general waste bin.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Household chemicals
Never place any form of chemicals, including cleaning chemicals, in your bin. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of this safely.
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Ammonia
Ammonia is a dangerous chemical that should be disposed carefully. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose these safely.
Bleach
Bleach is a hazardous household chemical. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of it safely.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Ice cream containers (cardboard and plastic)
Empty, clean and dry ice cream tubs and containers made of plastic can be recycled in your commingled bin. Cardboard ice cream containers are often layered with a thin plastic which may not be recyclable. Check with your local council for more information.
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Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin, as they contain hazardous materials. If your incandescent light fixture is broken, wrap carefully in old newspapers and place in your general waste bin. Otherwise, you can check with your local light shops to see if they have a light bulb recycling program. You can also contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
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Fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as they contain hazardous materials. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Insecticide and pesticides
Insecticides and pesticides are classified as Hazardous Household Waste. They cannot go into your commingled recycling or general waste bin. Check with your local council to find out where you can send them for safe disposal.
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Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol cans often contain flammable propellant that can turn them into fire risks. Depending on your location, completely empty aerosol cans can be recycled with their plastic caps and covers off in the commingled recycling bin. In Western Australia, aerosol cans are classified as Household Hazardous Waste and banned from the kerbside bin. However, these can be recycled at a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off point or event. Aerosol cans should be treated as household hazardous waste and recycled appropriately. Check with your local council to learn more about Household Hazardous Waste drop-off points and events.
Paint and paint containers
Leftover paint and empty paint containers can be recycled through Paintback. Do not dispose leftover paint and containers in your general waste or commingled recycling bins.
Varnishes
Single-component varnishes can be recycled through Paintback or household hazardous waste collection services and drop-offs. These should never be placed in your general waste or commingled recycling bins. If in doubt, contact your local council to learn where you can drop off your varnishes.
Jars (glass)
Clean, dry and empty glass jars can be recycled in most locations, but certain municipalities may require these items to be placed in a different bin. When in doubt, check with your local council.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Junk mail
Junk mail can be placed in your commingled bin loose and dry.
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Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Kettles (traditional and electric)
All kettles do not belong in your kerbside recycling bin. Electric kettles in particular, can become a fire hazard if improperly disposed. Most kettles contain metal elements that can be recovered for recycling. Consider upcycling or donating your old kettles instead of disposal. Traditional stovetop kettles can be dropped off at a metals recycling facility while electric kettles should go to a whitegoods facility. When in doubt, contact your local council for advice.
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Pots and pans
Pots and pans cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council for drop-off locations.
Ceramics (eg pots, Pyrex, bowls)
Ceramics are not recyclable. Give away, donate or upcycle ceramics in good condition. Place broken ones in your general waste bin.
Kitty litter
Some locations may accept kitty litter as compost material. Check with your local council to find out more.
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Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
Hair
Human and animal hair are organic materials and may be recycled as compost or placed in a FOGO bin. Contact your local council before you place them in the bin.
Knitting needles
Knitting needles made of unvarnished wood may be recycled in your commingled waste bin. However broken and knitting needles made of other materials should be placed in your general waste bin.
Knives
Knives in good condition can be donated or gifted. For broken knives, make sure they are packaged securely before placing in the general waste bin.
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Disposable gloves
Disposable gloves (latex and rubber) are not recyclable and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Fishing rods, line and hooks
Fishing rods, lines and hooks are not recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them in your general waste bin.
Lawn mowers
Lawn mowers in good condition can be donated or re-sold. Otherwise, contact your local council to find out where you can drop it off.
Lawn mowers
Lawn mowers in good condition can be donated or re-sold. Otherwise, contact your local council to find out where you can drop it off.
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Wood (garden pruning)
Depending on your location, small wooden branches and garden prunings may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
Flowers (real/plastic)
Depending on your location, real flowers may be recycled as compost. Check with your local council to learn more. Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Animal droppings
Depending on your location, animal droppings may be collected for recycling. Contact your local council to find out more.
Lids
Unless specifically requested by your council, always remove jars and lids from your containers, jars and cartons. Sort the lids by type (plastic in one pile, metal in another), then place them in a corresponding container before disposal.
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Glass bottles
Clean and dry glass bottles can be recycled in most locations, but some municipalities may require these items to be placed in a separate bin. Contact your local council to learn more.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
Magnets
Magnets cannot be recycled in the commingled recycling bin. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as they contain hazardous materials. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin, as they contain hazardous materials. If your incandescent light fixture is broken, wrap carefully in old newspapers and place in your general waste bin. Otherwise, you can check with your local light shops to see if they have a light bulb recycling program. You can also contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Margarine and butter tubs
Rigid plastic containers like margarine and butter tubs can be recycled in your commingled bin. Make sure they are clean, empty and dry before placing them loose in the bin.
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Yoghurt containers
Yogurt tubs or containers can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
Detergent bottles
Rigid plastic containers like detergent bottles can be recycled in the commingled bin. Make sure to empty, clean, and separate the lid from the bottle before placing it into the bin.
Mattresses and mattress toppers
Mattresses and mattress toppers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be disposed through a hard waste collection or at selected drop-off points. Mattress toppers can also be repurposed into new cushions. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
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Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Lolly wrappers
Lolly wrappers are soft plastics that cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be recycled in certain supermarkets and other dropoff points. Contact your local council to learn more.
Foil trays
Aluminium foil trays can be recycled. Just ensure they're clean, dry and empty. However, foil packaging for crisp packages and similar material which are made of metallised plastic are not accepted. To check, scrunch the material into a ball. If it stays in shape, it is aluminium foil and can be placed in your commingled bin. If it "bounces back" then it is plastic and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Medical needles/sharps
These do not go into your general waste or commingled bins. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to learn how to safely dispose of these.
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Medicine jars
Empty medicine jars are rigid plastics and can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Medicines
Expired or leftover medication cannot be put into your bins, but will be accepted at some community pharmacies and other locations. Contact your local council for safe disposal advice.
Medicine jars
Empty medicine jars are rigid plastics and can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
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Ice cream containers (cardboard and plastic)
Empty, clean and dry ice cream tubs and containers made of plastic can be recycled in your commingled bin. Cardboard ice cream containers are often layered with a thin plastic which may not be recyclable. Check with your local council for more information.
Foil trays
Aluminium foil trays can be recycled. Just ensure they're clean, dry and empty. However, foil packaging for crisp packages and similar material which are made of metallised plastic are not accepted. To check, scrunch the material into a ball. If it stays in shape, it is aluminium foil and can be placed in your commingled bin. If it "bounces back" then it is plastic and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Hot water bottles
Depending on your location, hot water bottles may be recyclable. Check with your local council to confirm. Otherwise, dispose in your general waste bin.
Medicines
Expired or leftover medication cannot be put into your bins, but will be accepted at some community pharmacies and other locations. Contact your local council for safe disposal advice.
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Food and vegetable scraps
Kitchen and other food scraps can be recycled in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more.
Mesh produce bags (fruits and vegetables)
Single-use mesh and fruit netting bags cannot be recycled through your commingled kerbside bin, as they are made of soft plastic and can get tangled in the sorting machinery. Instead, upcycle and use them as crafts . Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin.
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Clear plastic fruit punnets
Depending on your location, punnets may be reyclable. Check with your local council before recycling.
Metal lids (pull and ring tab)
Metal ring lids and pull tabs for food tins and drinks can be placed in your commingled recycling bin. Give them a quick rinse to remove any food stains and then place it back either into the same metal can or in a similar metal container. Be careful handling these lids as the edges may be sharp.
Microwaves
Old, broken or disused microwaves cannot be simply disposed of as they contain electronic components that can cause fires in the truck or facility. Instead, treat them like whitegoods and either drop them off at an approved whitegoods drop-off or contact your local council for guidance.
Milo tins
Milo tins can be recycled in your commingled bin. Ensure it is clean, dry and empty before placing it loose in the bin.
Mirrors
Mirrors in good conditions can be donated or re-sold. Broken mirrors should be bagged and carefully placed in your general waste bin.
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Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Mobile phone and chargers
Broken and old mobile phones and their chargers are considered e-waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off.
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Hard drives
Hard drives are e-waste and are not recyclable through your commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Batteries (single use, cell batteries, li-ion)
Batteries should be never be placed in any of your kerbside bins due to its flammable nature, especially single-use type such as AAAA, single cell and 9V batteries. Instead, store in a cool and dry place pending recycling. Single-use batteries can be recycled at retail locations such as Aldi, Officeworks, and selected waste management transfer stations and facilities. Lithium-ion batteries, found in most laptops and smartphones, should be recycled as e-waste.
USB sticks/drives
USB stick and drives are e-waste and cannot be recycled in the commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Mops and brooms
Mops and brooms cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose these safely.
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Vacuum cleaner dust
Vacuum cleaner dust cannot be recycled. Bag and place them into your general waste bin.
Nail clippers
Nail clippers cannot be disposed in your commingled recycling bin as they are too small. Instead, clean and sanitise metal nail clippers you intend to donate or dispose. Nail clippers in good condition may be donated at shelters; call ahead before donating. You can also drop off used nail clippers at metal recycling or your local transfer stations.
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Nail polish
Leftover nail polish is classified as a hazardous chemical as it may harm the environment if not disposed properly. Contact your local council to learn more about safe disposal of hazardous household chemicals.
Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the sorting machine and are made of mixed materials. However, certain locations may offer toothbrush recycling programs. Check with your local council to learn more.
Nail polish
Leftover nail polish is classified as a hazardous chemical as it may harm the environment if not disposed properly. Contact your local council to learn more about safe disposal of hazardous household chemicals.
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Cotton wool and buds
Used cotton wool and buds cannot be recycled and should always be placed in your general waste bin.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
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Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
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Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Oily rags
Oily rags cannot be recycled in your commingled bin or placed in your general waste bin. If not stored properly, oily rags can turn into a fire hazard, likely to combust when exposed to temperature changes and possible friction. Check with your local council to learn where you can drop off your oily rags.
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Automotive oil, filters and containers
Motor oil and its containers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to find the nearest drop off points for your used motor oil, filters and containers.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid is a hazardous chemical and should be handled accordingly. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
Old cotton towels, sheets and similar items
Old cotton towels, sheets and rags cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. Depending on your location and the condition of the textile, these can be donated to goodwill and charity organisations, turned into oily rags, or used in craft projects. Some retailers will also accept these textiles for recycling, but check before you drop off. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin.
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Oily rags
Oily rags cannot be recycled in your commingled bin or placed in your general waste bin. If not stored properly, oily rags can turn into a fire hazard, likely to combust when exposed to temperature changes and possible friction. Check with your local council to learn where you can drop off your oily rags.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Paint and paint containers
Leftover paint and empty paint containers can be recycled through Paintback. Do not dispose leftover paint and containers in your general waste or commingled recycling bins.
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Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Petrol and flammable liquids
Petrol and other flammable liquids cannot be disposed in your commingled or general waste bins. Contact your council for advice on safe disposal.
Paint brush and rollers
Paint brushes and rollers, even those with wooden handles, cannot be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. The wooden handles are often made of treated wood and are unsuitable for organics recycling. After painting, clean, dry and store them in a well-ventilated area to be used for your next project. If there is too much residue on the paint brushes and rollers, check with your nearest household hazardous drop-off point to see if they will accept wet paint brushes and rollers.
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Paint and paint containers
Leftover paint and empty paint containers can be recycled through Paintback. Do not dispose leftover paint and containers in your general waste or commingled recycling bins.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
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Paint and paint containers
Leftover paint and empty paint containers can be recycled through Paintback. Do not dispose leftover paint and containers in your general waste or commingled recycling bins.
Paper bags
Clean, dry and unsoiled paper bags can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
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Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Paper towels, napkins and tissues
Used paper towels, napkins and tissues cannot be recycled. Some locations may accept them as compost material. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
Paper with art and sticky tape
Paper with sticky tape, watercolour, crayons and similar applications can be recycled in your kerbside commingled recycling bin. This includes paper that has double-sided tape and scribbles with charcoal drawings on them. The paint, charcoal, sticky tape and even staples will be removed during the recycling process, so you can put them into your kerbside commingled bin.
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Paper bags
Clean, dry and unsoiled paper bags can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Pencil cases (tin)
Most metal and tin pencil cases can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Ensure that these are clean and empty before you place them in.
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Pens, colour pencils and other writing utensils
Pens, colour pencils, and other writing stationery and utensils cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as these are too small to be picked up by the sorting machinery. Instead, consider donating or gifting writing utensils in good condition to local schools or charities. You can also check with your local council or do an online search to find pencils and pen recycling services and programmes nearby.
Pens, colour pencils and other writing utensils
Pens, colour pencils, and other writing stationery and utensils cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as these are too small to be picked up by the sorting machinery. Instead, consider donating or gifting writing utensils in good condition to local schools or charities. You can also check with your local council or do an online search to find pencils and pen recycling services and programmes nearby.
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Newspapers
Dry and unsoiled newspapers should be placed loose in your recycling bin. Soiled newspapers must be placed in the general waste bin.
Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Perfume bottles and cosmetic glass jars
Perfume bottles and cosmetic glass jars are not recyclable due to their mixed glass nature. Disassembly, clean and make sure they free of any residue before placing these into your general waste bin. You may also check with your perfume or cosmetic seller if they will accept used packaging.
Petrol and flammable liquids
Petrol and other flammable liquids cannot be disposed in your commingled or general waste bins. Contact your council for advice on safe disposal.
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Automotive oil, filters and containers
Motor oil and its containers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to find the nearest drop off points for your used motor oil, filters and containers.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Photographs and negatives
Photographs and negatives are generally unrecyclable and should be placed in your general waste bin. Check with your local council to see if a recycling program exists.
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Glossy magazines/brochures
Glossy magazines and brochures can be recycled in your commingled bin. Just place into the bin loose.
Books
Books in good conditions can be donated or passed on. Some locations will accept books in the commingled recycling bin. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin. Contact your local council to confirm.
Picture frames
Consider upcycling your picture frames if they are still in good condition. Plain picture frames made of paper and untreated wood can be recycled. Picture frames made of plastic and other materials are not recyclable and must be placed in the general waste bin. Contact your local council for more information.
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Furniture
Furniture does not belong in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to arrange for a bulk collection.
Pillows
Old pillows cannot be recycled. Place them in your general waste bin or upcycle them as a DIY project.
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Quilts and blankets
If the blanket or quilt is in good condition, reuse or donate. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
Pizza boxes
Clean pizza boxes with no food stains can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Soiled pizza boxes with greasy food stains should be placed in your general waste bin.
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Fresh milk, juice and tetrapak cartons
Most fresh milk, juice cartons and other tetrapak containers are made of liquid paperboard (LPB) and may be recycled in certain locations. Always empty, rinse and dry these cartons and containers before placing them in the bin. Check with your council for more information about the right way to dispose of this material.
Cardboard (boxes and other types)
Flatten clean and dry cardboard boxes before disposal in your commingled bin. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled as these can contaminate the recyclables, so it must be disposed of in your general waste bin. Shredded or torn cardboard are also not recyclable through the kerbside commingled as they are too small to be detected by our sorting machines. However, shredded cardboard and paper can be donated to the local pet shop to be used as bedding, used as mulch in the garden or mixed into a compost heap.
Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
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Yoghurt containers
Yogurt tubs or containers can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Plastic buckets and toys
Plastic buckets and toys may be accepted in some locations. Contact your local council for more information.
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Prams and strollers
Pram and strollers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. If in good condition, look out for local groups that can take and donate your used pram and strollers. Otherwise, contact your local council for advice.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
Plastic coated wire mesh
Plastic coated wire mesh is not recyclable due to the plastic coating. Instead, consider donating those in good conditions to local charities or projects. Otherwise, these belong in your kerbside general waste or hard waste bins.
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Bricks
Broken or whole bricks cannot be recycled or disposed in regular bins. Contact your council to learn where you can drop these waste off.
Scrap building items (nails, hinges, nuts, bolts, metal off-cuts)
Scrap building material such as metal nails, nuts, bolts, hinges, and off-cuts cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as they are too small and may present a hazard during the sorting process. Instead, recycle these items as scrap metal. Check with your local council to learn where you can dispose scrap building material safely.
Plastic milk bottles
Plastic milk bottles are made of HDPE and can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as rigid plastic. Just make sure the bottle is empty and dry of any milk or liquid before placing it into your bin.
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Bottle tops and lids
Bottle tops are recyclable in certain locations. If so, they should be collected in a separate container before being placed in your commingled recycling bin. Check with your local council or service provider before recycling it.
Detergent bottles
Rigid plastic containers like detergent bottles can be recycled in the commingled bin. Make sure to empty, clean, and separate the lid from the bottle before placing it into the bin.
Polystyrene and styrofoam
Polystyrene and styrofoam cannot be recycled through your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council to see if a polystyrene recycling program is available.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Meat trays
Black meat trays go into your general waste bin as recycling machines cannot sort them. Transparent or white meat trays may be recyclable in select locations, depending on its material. Contact your local council to learn more.
Pots and pans
Pots and pans cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council for drop-off locations.
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Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Power boards, extensions and plugs
Power boards, extensions and plugs cannot go into your commingled or general waste recycling bin as they have electronic components. Instead, check with your local council for an e-waste drop off.
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Electrical cables
Electrical cables cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. However, they can be recycled as e-waste or scrap metal, depending on your location. Check with your council to learn where you can drop these off.
Power tools
Old and broken power tools cannot be placed in any of your kerbside bins as the batteries within them can start fires. Some manufacturers and dealers will accept old power tools for recycling. Check with your local hardware stores and council to learn where you can drop these off.
Power tools
Old and broken power tools cannot be placed in any of your kerbside bins as the batteries within them can start fires. Some manufacturers and dealers will accept old power tools for recycling. Check with your local hardware stores and council to learn where you can drop these off.
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Electrical appliances
Electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves, game consoles, lamps and others are recyclable but must be sent to an approved recycler. Contact your local council to learn more.
Prams and strollers
Pram and strollers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. If in good condition, look out for local groups that can take and donate your used pram and strollers. Otherwise, contact your local council for advice.
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Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
Plastic buckets and toys
Plastic buckets and toys may be accepted in some locations. Contact your local council for more information.
Printer
Old, broken and unwanted printers are considered e-waste. These can be dropped off at select Officeworks and TechCollect drop-off points around the country. Some waste transfer stations may also accept e-waste such as printers and computers. Contact your local council to learn more about e-waste drop-off points in your location.
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Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Printer cartridges
Printer cartridges are recyclable at select stores. Contact your local council for more information.
Printer cartridges
Printer cartridges are recyclable at select stores. Contact your local council for more information.
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Electrical appliances
Electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves, game consoles, lamps and others are recyclable but must be sent to an approved recycler. Contact your local council to learn more.
PVC pipes
Plastic pipes made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are long-lasting and durable. These can often be recycled into new materials particularly for construction purposes. However, PVC pipes cannot be recycled in your commingled kerbside bin. Clean and unsoiled PVC pipes and offcuts can be taken to recyclers and dropped off for free.
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Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Scrap building items (nails, hinges, nuts, bolts, metal off-cuts)
Scrap building material such as metal nails, nuts, bolts, hinges, and off-cuts cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as they are too small and may present a hazard during the sorting process. Instead, recycle these items as scrap metal. Check with your local council to learn where you can dispose scrap building material safely.
Quilts and blankets
If the blanket or quilt is in good condition, reuse or donate. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin.
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Pillows
Old pillows cannot be recycled. Place them in your general waste bin or upcycle them as a DIY project.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using cloth nappies as an alternative instead.
Sanitary pads and tampons
Sanitary pads and tampons cannot be recycled or flushed down the toilet. Place them in your general waste bin.
Razor blades
Razor blades, whether as detachable blade heads or as part of a disposable razor, should not be recycled or disposed in your kerbside bin. Depending on your location, you can dispose used razor blades and disposable razors as sharps waste in dedicated sharps waste community bins or recycle through a dedicated razor recycling service.
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Aluminium foil
Aluminium foil should be clean and free of contaminants such as food. These can be scrunched into a ball and placed into another aluminium container such as a food can for recycling.
Receipts, thermal paper and shopping dockets
Receipts, shopping dockets and anything printed on thermal paper cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin. These receipts are often coated with chemicals, including one called Bisphenol-A. Also known as BPA, this industrial checmical can have adverse effects on human health. Studies have found that BPA can persist through both the composting and recycling process. Place your waxed or thermal paper receipts in the general waste bin.
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Greaseproof paper/baking paper/parchment
Most greaseproof paper including parchment and baking paper cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Place them instead in your general waste bin.
Ropes
Ropes cannot be placed in your commingled recycling bin as they are usually made of mixed plastic. Depending on the length, certain ropes can be placed together with your hard waste collection. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Quilts and blankets
If the blanket or quilt is in good condition, reuse or donate. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin.
Fishing rods, line and hooks
Fishing rods, lines and hooks are not recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them in your general waste bin.
Rubber bands and elastic bands
Rubber bands and other elastics are often non-recyclable in the kerbside commingled bin as they are too small to be sorted and can also jam the sorting machinery. If it is still in good condition, consider repurposing rubber and elastic bands for use around the house, such as tying loose cables, sealing bags and even as an impromptu jar lid holder for lids that are sealed too tight. You can also consider donating rubber and elastic bands to nearby schools if they accept such donations. Otherwise, place broken and used rubber and elastic bands in your general waste bin.
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Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Disposable gloves
Disposable gloves (latex and rubber) are not recyclable and should be placed in your general waste bin.
Rugs and carpets
Rugs and carpets cannot be recycled in the commingled bin. Check with your local charities or secondhand shops if they will accept rugs and carpets in good conditions. Wool rugs and carpets with natural backing material can also be composted, but check with your manufacturer first. Otherwise, place in your general waste bin. If it is too large, dispose of it in your hardwaste collection.
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Pillows
Old pillows cannot be recycled. Place them in your general waste bin or upcycle them as a DIY project.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Sanitary pads and tampons
Sanitary pads and tampons cannot be recycled or flushed down the toilet. Place them in your general waste bin.
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Condoms
Condoms are not recyclable. Place them in your general waste bin.
Quilts and blankets
If the blanket or quilt is in good condition, reuse or donate. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin.
Scrap building items (nails, hinges, nuts, bolts, metal off-cuts)
Scrap building material such as metal nails, nuts, bolts, hinges, and off-cuts cannot be recycled in your kerbside commingled bin as they are too small and may present a hazard during the sorting process. Instead, recycle these items as scrap metal. Check with your local council to learn where you can dispose scrap building material safely.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
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Margarine and butter tubs
Rigid plastic containers like margarine and butter tubs can be recycled in your commingled bin. Make sure they are clean, empty and dry before placing them loose in the bin.
Detergent bottles
Rigid plastic containers like detergent bottles can be recycled in the commingled bin. Make sure to empty, clean, and separate the lid from the bottle before placing it into the bin.
Shoes, sandals, flip flops and other footwear
Shoes, sandals, flip-flops (thongs) and other footwear cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. If these are in good condition, check with your local shoe stores and nearby charities to see if they will accept your washed and cleaned footwear as donations or for reuse. Some sport brands and retailers can even accept old and damaged footwear as materials to be recycled into new items. If these solutions are not available to you, place discarded footwear into your general waste bin.
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Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.
Quilts and blankets
If the blanket or quilt is in good condition, reuse or donate. Otherwise, place it in your general waste bin.
Shredded paper
Shredded paper cannot be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as it is too small to be processed by sorting machines. Some locations may accept shredded paper as compost. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Envelopes
Dry, clean and unsoiled envelopes, with or without plastic windows, are completely recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them loose in the bin.
Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
Smoke detectors (battery-powered)
Battery powered smoke detectors, whether powered by lithium or single-use batteries, may be accepted in general waste, as long as the batteries are removed depending on the location. However, this varies widely by council, so always check with your local government authority before disposal.
Steel scrubber, metal scourer and steel wool
Steel scrubbers, also known as metal scourers, steel wool or stainless steel scrubbing pads, can be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. They are usually made of metal and are completely recyclable. Make sure these are clean and dry without any food debris or grime before placing them in the bin.
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Aluminium foil
Aluminium foil should be clean and free of contaminants such as food. These can be scrunched into a ball and placed into another aluminium container such as a food can for recycling.
Food cans (steel)
Clean and dry food cans free of food residue can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
Tea bags
Tea bags are recyclable in select locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Coffee cups
Coffee cups may be recyclable in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
Coffee grounds
Used coffee grounds may be recycled into compost in specific locations, so check with your local council to learn more.
Timber
Timber can be recycled through your council's bulk waste services depending on its condition and whether it's treated or untreated. Contact your local council to learn more.
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Tree branches
Tree branches (regardless of size) may be recycled as compost depending on location. Contact your council to learn more.
Wooden planks and furniture
Wooden planks and furniture in good condition can be resold, donated or repurposed. Never put it in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council for more information to learn how to recycle this item.
Building materials
Building materials such as timber, concrete, plasterboard, vegetation and other materials should not be placed in household bins. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of them before you begin your project.
Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the sorting machine and are made of mixed materials. However, certain locations may offer toothbrush recycling programs. Check with your local council to learn more.
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Disposable razors
Disposable razors are not recyclable. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using reusable alternatives.
Toothpaste tubes
Toothpaste tubes may be recyclable under certain conditions. Check with your local council to learn whether they are accepted in your area.
Toothpaste tubes
Toothpaste tubes may be recyclable under certain conditions. Check with your local council to learn whether they are accepted in your area.
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Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes cannot be recycled as they are too small to be picked up by the sorting machine and are made of mixed materials. However, certain locations may offer toothbrush recycling programs. Check with your local council to learn more.
Disposable razors
Disposable razors are not recyclable. Place them in the general waste bin and consider using reusable alternatives.
Tree branches
Tree branches (regardless of size) may be recycled as compost depending on location. Contact your council to learn more.
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Timber
Timber can be recycled through your council's bulk waste services depending on its condition and whether it's treated or untreated. Contact your local council to learn more.
Wooden planks and furniture
Wooden planks and furniture in good condition can be resold, donated or repurposed. Never put it in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council for more information to learn how to recycle this item.
Twist ties
Twist ties cannot be recycled in the kerbside commingled bin due to their small size and mixed material composition. Instead, reuse twist ties that are in good condition, or gather them together in a single container before disposing them in your general waste bin.
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Rubber bands and elastic bands
Rubber bands and other elastics are often non-recyclable in the kerbside commingled bin as they are too small to be sorted and can also jam the sorting machinery. If it is still in good condition, consider repurposing rubber and elastic bands for use around the house, such as tying loose cables, sealing bags and even as an impromptu jar lid holder for lids that are sealed too tight. You can also consider donating rubber and elastic bands to nearby schools if they accept such donations. Otherwise, place broken and used rubber and elastic bands in your general waste bin.
Tyres
Tyres are recyclable at specialised facilities. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop your old tyres off.
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Automotive oil, filters and containers
Motor oil and its containers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Contact your local council to find the nearest drop off points for your used motor oil, filters and containers.
Automotive/car batteries
Used car batteries are hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn where you can dispose them safely.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas, broken or not, cannot be recycled. If in good condition, considering donating or upcycling umbrellas. Otherwise, these will go into the general waste bin.
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Biscuit trays
Biscuit trays are usually made out of PET material and can be recycled in the commingled bin.
Bubble wrap
Bubble wrap is a soft plastic that may be recyclable in certain locations. Contact your local council to learn more.
Fishing rods, line and hooks
Fishing rods, lines and hooks are not recyclable in your commingled bin. Place them in your general waste bin.
USB sticks/drives
USB stick and drives are e-waste and cannot be recycled in the commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
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CDs and DVDs
Old CDs and DVDs may be recycled. Contact your local council to learn more.
Hard drives
Hard drives are e-waste and are not recyclable through your commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Vacuum cleaner dust
Vacuum cleaner dust cannot be recycled. Bag and place them into your general waste bin.
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Kitty litter
Some locations may accept kitty litter as compost material. Check with your local council to find out more.
Hair
Human and animal hair are organic materials and may be recycled as compost or placed in a FOGO bin. Contact your local council before you place them in the bin.
Varnishes
Single-component varnishes can be recycled through Paintback or household hazardous waste collection services and drop-offs. These should never be placed in your general waste or commingled recycling bins. If in doubt, contact your local council to learn where you can drop off your varnishes.
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Paint and paint containers
Leftover paint and empty paint containers can be recycled through Paintback. Do not dispose leftover paint and containers in your general waste or commingled recycling bins.
Paint stripper and thinner
Paint stripper and thinners are classified as household hazardous waste. Contact your local council to learn more about hazardous household waste drop-offs.
Video games and consoles
Video games consoles are not covered by the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. Consider gifting, selling, or donating video game consoles in good condition. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of broken gaming equipment.
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USB sticks/drives
USB stick and drives are e-waste and cannot be recycled in the commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Hard drives
Hard drives are e-waste and are not recyclable through your commingled recycling bin. Drop off these off at TechCollect collection points nationwide or contact your local council for advice.
Waxed paper and cardboard
Waxed paper and cardboard cannot be recycled or composted as it usually comes with a layer of plastic that doesn't biodegrade. Place this in your general waste bin.
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Greaseproof paper/baking paper/parchment
Most greaseproof paper including parchment and baking paper cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Place them instead in your general waste bin.
Ice cream containers (cardboard and plastic)
Empty, clean and dry ice cream tubs and containers made of plastic can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Cardboard ice cream containers are often layered with a thin plastic which may not be recyclable. Check with your local council for more information.
Cardboard ice cream containers are often layered with a thin plastic which may not be recyclable. Check with your local council for more information.
Coffee cups
Coffee cups may be recyclable in certain locations. Check with your local council to learn more. Otherwise, place them in the general waste bin.
Weeds
Depending on your location, weeds and garden waste may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
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Tree branches
Tree branches (regardless of size) may be recycled as compost depending on location. Contact your council to learn more.
Flowers (real/plastic)
Depending on your location, real flowers may be recycled as compost. Check with your local council to learn more.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Wood (garden pruning)
Depending on your location, small wooden branches and garden prunings may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
Wine bottles
Ensure that bottles are empty and remove lids before placing wine bottles in your commingled recycling bin.
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Beer bottles
Beer bottles are perfectly recyclable, as long as they are dry and empty. Place them loose in your recycling bin.
Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Broken glass
Broken glass from glass bottles and jars may be recyclable in some locations. Always check with your local council before disposal. All other glassware are not recyclable and should be bagged and placed in your general waste bin.
Wood (garden pruning)
Depending on your location, small wooden branches and garden prunings may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
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Weeds
Depending on your location, weeds and garden waste may be recyclable. Contact your local council to learn more. Otherwise place them in your general waste bin.
Tree branches
Tree branches (regardless of size) may be recycled as compost depending on location. Contact your council to learn more.
Flowers (real/plastic)
Depending on your location, real flowers may be recycled as compost. Check with your local council to learn more.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Wooden planks and furniture
Wooden planks and furniture in good condition can be resold, donated or repurposed. Never put it in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council for more information to learn how to recycle this item.
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Flowers (real/plastic)
Depending on your location, real flowers may be recycled as compost. Check with your local council to learn more.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Plastic flowers cannot be recycled and should be placed in the general waste bin.
Tree branches
Tree branches (regardless of size) may be recycled as compost depending on location. Contact your council to learn more.
Wrapping paper
Clean wrapping papers can go into your commingled recycling bin except if they are made from foil or plastic. Small bits of wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
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Greaseproof paper/baking paper/parchment
Most greaseproof paper including parchment and baking paper cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Place them instead in your general waste bin.
Junk mail
Junk mail can be placed in your commingled bin loose and dry.
Greeting cards
If not reused or repurposed in craft projects, greeting cards can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin.
X-rays
X-Rays and other medical imaging film contain heavy metals and are considered e-waste. Do not put in your commingled recycling bin. Instead, check TechCollect for an e-waste drop-off location closest to you. For bigger volumes, contact us to set a pick-up appointment.
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Medicines
Expired or leftover medication cannot be put into your bins, but will be accepted at some community pharmacies and other locations. Contact your local council for safe disposal advice.
Office and computer paper
Clean, dry and unsoiled office and computer papers (even with staples) can be recycled in your commingled bin.
Yakult bottles
Yakult bottles are made of rigid plastic that can be recycled in both your commingled recycling bin and through a beverage container deposit scheme. Always empty, rinse and dry your Yakult bottles before recycling. To recycle your Yakult bottle, first remove the aluminium foil and scrunch it. Gather enough to make either a ball the size of a golf ball or place it into an aluminium can for recycling. Depending on your location, the Yakult plastic bottles may be accepted for recycling through a container deposit drop off point. Check with your local council to learn more.
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Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Yoga mats
Yoga mats are durable but they are often made of unrecyclable material. If available, check with the manufacturer to see if they will accept the mats for recycling. Otherwise, upcycle the mats or place them in your general waste bin.
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Mattresses and mattress toppers
Mattresses and mattress toppers cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. They can be disposed through a hard waste collection or at selected drop-off points. Mattress toppers can also be repurposed into new cushions. Contact your local council for advice on safe disposal.
Yoghurt containers
Yogurt tubs or containers can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Place them in loose in the bin.
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Detergent bottles
Rigid plastic containers like detergent bottles can be recycled in the commingled bin. Make sure to empty, clean, and separate the lid from the bottle before placing it into the bin.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles
Rigid plastic containers such as shampoo and conditioner bottles can be recycled in your commingled recycling bin. Empty, rinse and dry before placing them in the bin.
Water Bottles
Both plastic and glass beverage bottles should be placed in your commingled recycling bin with the lids removed, unless advised differently by your council.
Zinc sheets
Zinc sheets and other building materials do not belong in your commingled recycling or general waste bin. Check with your local council to learn how to dispose of them.
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Building materials
Building materials such as timber, concrete, plasterboard, vegetation and other materials should not be placed in household bins. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of them before you begin your project.
Wooden planks and furniture
Wooden planks and furniture in good condition can be resold, donated or repurposed. Never put it in your commingled recycling bin. Contact your local council for more information to learn how to recycle this item.
Zip lock bags (paper)
Ziplock bags with an outer paper covering and a transparent plastic window are also known as standup pouch bags. These are not recyclable in your kerbside bin as they are made from mixed materials (paper and plastic). Place them in your general waste bin.
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Zip lock bags (plastic)
Plastic zip lock bags, also known as snap lock bags, are clear transparent bags that can be resealed. These are soft plastics and cannot be recycled in your kerbside bin.
Clear plastic fruit punnets
Depending on your location, punnets may be reyclable. Check with your local council before recycling.
Zip lock bags (plastic)
Plastic zip lock bags, also known as snap lock bags, are clear transparent bags that can be resealed. These are soft plastics and cannot be recycled in your kerbside bin.
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Clear plastic fruit punnets
Depending on your location, punnets may be reyclable. Check with your local council before recycling.
Plastic bottles (water, hand sanitisers and similar material)
Rigid plastic bottles, such as hand sanitisers, drinking water and shampoo bottles can all be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Remove the lids from the bottles and place them loose in your commingled recycling bin.
Zip ties
Zip ties are too small to be recycled on its own. Collect zip ties in an empty plastic container before placing them in the commingled recycling bin.
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Fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin as they contain hazardous materials. Contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Video games and consoles
Video games consoles are not covered by the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. Consider gifting, selling, or donating video game consoles in good condition. Contact your local council to learn how to dispose of broken gaming equipment.
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures
Incandescent light bulbs and other light fixtures cannot be recycled in your commingled bin, as they contain hazardous materials. If your incandescent light fixture is broken, wrap carefully in old newspapers and place in your general waste bin. Otherwise, you can check with your local light shops to see if they have a light bulb recycling program. You can also contact your local council to learn where you can drop them off safely.
Zips
If they cannot be repurposed or donated, zips and other textiles should be disposed of in your general waste bin.
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Cotton wool and buds
Used cotton wool and buds cannot be recycled and should always be placed in your general waste bin.
Clothing and other textiles
Clothing and other textiles cannot be recycled in your commingled bin. Upcycle, donate or repurpose fabrics and textiles in good condition. Otherwise, place them in your general waste bin for disposal.