Recycling

Recycling is the process of collecting, sorting and processing materials and turning them into new things so that they can still be useful and valuable in the economy.

Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill which is good for the environment and your community. It also creates jobs and contributes to economic growth.

Knowing what items you can recycle will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.

Recycling in your yellow lid bins

Many councils around Queensland offer a kerbside recycling service, providing yellow lid bins to residents.

To make recycling at home simple, use a separate basket for your recyclable materials and keep it loose – don’t bag your recycling.

There are 5 key materials you can recycle in your yellow lid bin:

  • glass bottles and jars
  • paper and cardboard
  • hard plastics
  • steel
  • aluminium.

Contact your local council to learn about what is accepted in your kerbside collection, or for more information on where to dispose of materials such as green waste, whitegoods and e-products.

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