Free recycling centre tours in September
Fraser Coast residents eager to learn more about the journey of their yellow recycling bin contents can sign up for a free tour of the region’s recycling centre in September.
Resource Recovery spokesperson Zane O’Keefe said about 8,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables from the kerbside collection of yellow-lid recycling bins were processed annually at the Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Centre).
“The recycling centre tours will give residents a better understanding of what they can put in their recycling bin and where it ends up,” he said.
“The tours are always very popular, and this year we are running four tours during the September school holidays. Residents will learn practical tips and tricks for making recycling easier at home and reducing contamination.
“Acceptable items for the yellow recycling bin include packaging, glass jars and bottles, paper/cardboard, hard plastics, steel and aluminium cans and containers. Items such as clothing, batteries and green waste are not suitable for recycling in these bins.
“Council's website has an A—Z Recycling Guide with a comprehensive list of what goes where. Residents can also download the Recycle Mate app, which helps them recycle wherever they are in Australia.
“The top three recycling rules to remember are – never bag it, take the lids off jars and bottles, and rinse your containers.”
The upcoming free tours at the Materials Recovery Facility in Dundowran include:
- Tours for adults: Monday 16 September, 10.30am – 12 noon and Monday 23 September, 10.30am – 12 noon.
- Tours for school-aged children: Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10.30am – 12pm and Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10.30am – 12pm;
Bookings are essential as places are limited, and attendees must wear closed-in shoes with access via stairs. To reserve a spot, call Council on 1300 79 49 29. Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided.
For more information on recycling and to download an A-Z Recycling Guide, go to https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/recycling-guide