What you can do

Living Sustainably

Waste

Building or renovating?

Consider using second-hand or recycled building materials. Find suppliers in the Yellow Pages under 'Building Materials Second-hand'.

Ask your builder or tradesperson about how they will be managing waste. Request they focus on waste minimisation and verify excess materials will be recycled appropriately.

Illegal dumping

Don't Dump unwanted household waste/items outside your home, in bushland or on the street. It is illegal, unsightly and unnecessary – you will be liable for fines of $750.

Call your local council to discuss how these items may be disposed, you may be able to arrange a special collection. Find out and note on your calendar the scheduled Clean up days and also make a note of the location of local transfer stations, waste management centres and/or tips where you can take materials.