Waste Categories

Food & Organic Waste

GREEN

Mixed Recyclables

YELLOW

10c Returns

ORANGE

LANDFILL - Waste

RED

Soft Plastics

PURPLE

Paper & Cardboard

BLUE

Food & Organic Waste (FOGO) - GREEN

What is FOGO (Food Organic Waste)?

Co-mingle Recycling - YELLOW

The Recycling Process

Contamination Issues in Recycling Bins

10c Refunds Return & Earn

TOMRA supplies machinery and equipment for Return and Earn, Search fro Return and Earn recyclying locations.

Get your school involved - Return and Earn NSWReturn and Earn is a great way for students and the school community to reduce litter and encourage recycling while raising funds.

Organise Return and Earn pick ups with Envirobank

https://envirobank.com.au/bottle-and-can-recycling-new-south-wales/

Landfill Mixed Waste - RED

The Role Of Landfill

Recyclable Paper & Cardboard - BLUE

Paper and Cardboard Recycling: What can go in the bin?

Soft Plastics

Curby Soft Plastics Recycling

This collection systmen is still running on the Central Coast 2023. At present schools are not able to participate in the program but this will be assessed in 2024.

REPLAS

For more than 30 years, REPLAS have been producing a range of over 200 durable outdoor products. These products not only help divert plastic from landfill and oceans, but also offer long-lasting benefits to customers. Recycled plastic products are low maintenance, durable and offer an ethical alternative to traditional materials.

Even though soft plastics can no longer be recycled in shopping centres these recycled products can still be purchased. Buying recycled products enables soft plastics to be used as a viable resource.