RECYCLING
It can be confusing… Different councils have different rules, and explanations on how to recycle and where to recycle can be vague. There is a lot of information out there, which can be overwhelming.
DRI understands this problem and wants to help fellow coast lovers to reduce their footprint by recycling effectively.
Here is our up-to-date guide on all the ins and outs of recycling, so that you know that the action you’re taking is truly having a positive impact on our coast. And if you’re interested in joining any groups or participating in events, we have links to those below.
What can you recycle?
- RecycleMate makes recycling easier – simply search your address to find out what items you can put into your household recycling bin.
- Your local council’s website is another great guide for what can go in your recycling bin. Search for your council and check out their policies.
- The Victorian government are undertaking the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) where you can return your eligible cans, bottles and cartons to a recycling point for a 10c refund.
- Planet Ark has a comprehensive A-Z list of materials that can be recycled in Victoria, including where and how to recycle that item.
- You can drop-off soft plastics at participating Woolworths supermarkets as part of their Soft Plastics Recycling Trial
- If you have clothes or fabrics that aren’t suitable for donation, Upparel diverts and recycles textiles.
- Recycle everything through TerraCycle. If for some reason none of the above links provide a recycling option, TerraCycle will recycle it.
Where can you recycle?
- Simply type your postcode into these sites, and your nearest recycling/drop-in stations appear:
- Find your nearest 10c Container Refund Point
- BINGO Recycling Centre
- Planet Ark Recycling Near You
- Op-shop Donation Bins
- Upparel Drop-Off Locations
- TerraCycle: For the really hard to recycle items
All About Recycling
- Australasian Recycling Label
- Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
- A guide to understanding recycling labels
- Four-bin waste and recycling system
- How we can fix Victoria’s recycling crisis in 5 steps
- Recycling Victoria
- The closure of Sustainability Victoria
Groups & Events