Our recycling industry is changing and we all need to be flexible and adaptable to make the most of our valuable resources. There are now far tighter controls on the contamination of recyclables and it is more important than ever that we are placing the correct materials in the right bin to ensure as many resources are recovered as possible.
The Recycle Right campaign was developed in collaboration with North East Waste and our neighbouring councils as a region-wide campaign across the Northern Rivers.
The main message is to keep it simple and ensure you are only placing clean and correct recycling materials in your yellow recycling bin. If we all do this, we can keep our resources coming ‘round and get the most life out of every product.
only recycle hard plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, paper and cardboard.
including ALL plastic bags, even if they have a recycling, degradable or compostable symbol, and other soft plastics such as plastic film, chip packets, bread bags and biscuit trays.
nothing smaller than a credit card can go in the recycling bin. All lids must now be removed from bottles and those smaller than a credit card placed in the landfill bin.
no strapping, hose, netting, wires, building materials, broken glass, chemicals and other hazardous materials that can harm the MRF workers or damage the machines.
rinse or wipe any excess food and drink from all bottles, containers and tins before placing them in your recycling bin. Keep out food scraps, nappies and soiled paper.
put each item into your yellow lidded recycling bin separately. Don't place recyclable items that are in a bag, box or container into your bin.
The General Manager
Ballina Shire Council
PO Box 450
Ballina NSW 2478
40 Cherry Street
Ballina NSW 2478
Opening Hours
8:15am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
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