Mark your calendars for National Recycling Week, taking place November 11-17! This year, we're embracing the theme ‘Join the Circle’, championing a circular approach to resources and waste. Join the WA households, schools, workplaces, and councils getting involved to learn, be inspired and celebrate recycling.
Be a GREAT recycler
GREAT recyclers follow one simple rule: recycle just the 5. Keep it easy and effective by recycling only these five items:
'R' is for Recycling
Great things happen when you recycle just the 5! Your recyclables can be turned into something new and used again:
- Plastic bottles become bathers, beanies and benches.
- Cans become cars.
- Glass bottles and jars become road base.
- Paper and cardboard become toilet paper!
‘E’ is for Earth-cycling
GREAT recyclers know recycling doesn’t stop at the bin. Earth-cycle your food scraps and garden waste through your FOGO bin, or compost at home. Composting is nature’s own recycling process!
'T' is for Taking
Take recycling a step further by dropping off batteries, electronics, and chemicals at special collection facilities. The more you sort, the better it feels!
Let's do this
By recycling only these 5, you create a clean, valuable waste stream that can be sorted and turned into new products.
Remember, GREAT recyclers always rinse their items, remove lids, and place them loose in the bin.
Get involved
Get involved in National Recycling Week events in your community! Most are free and perfect to attend with friends and family. If you're hosting an event, let us know so we can help spread the word.
Find out more about how you can become a GREAT Sort and how to do better than the bin here.
