If it works, don't throw it out, donate it to the recycle shop

Council is urging residents to donate useful items they no longer want to the recycle shop, rather than dump them in landfill.

Recently Council redesigned the entrance to the Eumundi-Noosa Road Resource Recovery Centre and Landfill to make it easier for residents to stop at the recycle shop on the way into the landfill.

New signage is also encouraging visitors to recycle.

“Donating household items, to the recycle shop, that still have life left in them is a great way to keep these items out of landfill, and, by doing so, you’ll save yourself dumping fees,” says Waste Management Supervisor Rob Walsh.

“Electrical items, books and outdoor furniture – anything from the home that is still in working condition, or could be with a simple repair – can be dropped off quickly and easily on the way in to the landfill.”

The not-for-profit recycle shop sells useful every items at low cost, helping to conserve landfill space.

Mr Walsh urged residents to pre-sort their items before taking them to the landfill, as many materials could be recycled.

“These include steel, concrete, large cardboard boxes and e-waste such as old televisions and computer equipment,” Mr Walsh said.

“Consider sorting your items before arriving at the landfill so you can make sure they’re dropped off at the appropriate recycling points. 

“Again, this will save you money, but you’ll also be doing your bit to support Council’s Towards Zero Waste initiative.”

Mr Walsh said the changes to the entrance had been well received, with numerous visitors to the landfill stopping to offer positive feedback to staff.

For more information about recycling and Council’s Resource Recovery Centre and Landfill locations, visit Council's website. 

30 June 2017