We all need to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills – it’s as simple as that. Keeping food waste out of landfill is one of the easiest things we can do to help the environment.
Since the introduction of the new collection service, Richmond Valley residents have helped divert 3000 tonnes of food and garden organics from landfill… that is 500 tonnes more than expected. This is a fantastic effect, but we still have a bit of a way to go, with our 2016 composition audit still showing that 26% of what is in our red-lidded landfill bin is food organics.
Our Food and Garden organics is processed locally at a regional organics facility where the waste is shredded and pasteurised into certified organic compost, which is then suitable for use by organic farmers and producers.
Recycle Mate is a search tool that gives you clear, local guidance on how to dispose of specific items. Simply type in what you want to get rid of and it will show the best disposal option in your area.
You can also download the app to scan a barcode or take a photo of an item, and it will tell you how to dispose of it correctly.
If you are concerned about how to manage nappies and other sanitary items in your fortnightly rubbish service, please download our Nappy fact sheet or contact our Waste Hotline on 02 6660 0300
