Funded initiatives

The Queensland Government has provided funding to a range of projects and initiatives to reduce waste and increase recycling. Some of these projects are still underway while others have been completed.

• Recycle Mate
• Nambour Material recovery facility
• Supporting garage sales
• Educating young Queenslanders
• Regional Recycling Transport Assistance
• Construction plastics recycling

Organics

• Organic recovery in retail
• Food saver app
• Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) Kerbside collection trials
• Multi-unit dwelling food waste collection and processing pilots

Batteries

• Industry innovation

Electronic waste

• Solar panel and home battery recovery

Textiles

• Textile recycling

Learn more about Queensland Government funded programs.