What you can do

Living Sustainably

Recycling

Recycling other materials

Some items can't be recycled in kerbside bins but instead of sending them to landfill take advantage of other recycling programs.

Engine oil

Engine oil can be recycled – drop off facilities are available at some waste management centres, transfer stations or tips. Contact your local council to find out the closest option for you.

Mobile phone recycling

Did you know your old mobile phone and its batteries can be recycled? More than 300 tonnes of mobile phones, batteries and accessories have been collected for recycling thus far, saving the environment from potential damage.

Around 1600 retail stores now collect mobile phones for recycling. Mobile Muster also collects mobile phones – find your nearest location.

Printer cartridges

Cartridges 4 Planet Ark is an initiative that supports the collection and recycling of printer cartridges. There are a number of outlets where you can take your cartridges, including Australia Post, Harvey Norman, Tandy or Dick Smith.

Greeting cards

Cards 4 PlanetArk Annual campaign accepts your unwanted greeting cards. Collect cards from home, community groups, neighbours and your workplace, and donate them. Collection facilities are available from the end of December to the end of January at most Coles Supermarkets.

Corks

Did you know around 550 tonnes of cork is imported into Australia annually of which less than 5% is recycled? Collect and donate your corks to Guides Australia. Recycled cork is used to manufacture products such as floor tiles, boat decking, kindergarten flooring, and inners for hockey and cricket balls.