| Aerosol Cans |
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Put in red Landfill bin.
Full or partly full cans contain chemicals that contribute to global warming. Drop off at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre.
If they are empty, they still pose a risk and need to go into landfill. |
| Air Conditioner |
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Drop off at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre.
Air conditioners contain refrigerant gas that is harmful to the environment if the coils are punctured.
There is a fee of $50 per unit so that it can be degassed. |
| Aluminium can |
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Put in yellow recycling Bin. |
| Aluminium foil |
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Put yellow recycling bin.
Please ensure the foil is clean and in a ball about the size of your palm. |
| Appliances |
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Drop off to Community Recycling Centre at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (free).
Remove batteries.
If they are still in working order, there are some op-shops that accept appliance donations or you could sell online.
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| Ash (cold) |
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Put in green organics bin. |
| Asbestos |
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Prohibited Waste.
The Bryon Resource Recovery Centre does not accept asbestos.
You can collect a free asbestos testing kit from Council's Head Office in Mullumbimby.
You can also purchase a Household Asbestos Removal Kit for the Byron Resource Recovery Centre for $25. |
| Baking Paper |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Baking Paper has a wax coating and cannot be recycled. |
| Balloons |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Balloons are very harmful to the environment, avoiding use is best. |
| Batteries (Car) |
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Drop off to Community Recycling Centre at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (free). |
| Batteries (Household and Rechargeable) |
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Drop off to Community Recycling Centre at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (free).
You can also drop at one of our Specialty Recycling Centres |
| Bamboo food containers and cutlery |
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Put in green organics bin.
Make sure there is no plastic lining or coating. |
| Bedding |
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Donate to your local charity shop.
If you cannot find anywhere to donate it, put in the red Landfill bin. |
| Bicycles / bike parts (poor condition, rusted) |
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Drop off at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre .
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| Biodegradable Plastic. |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Biodegradable packaging does not mean compostable.
Biodegradable plastic cannot be recycled in your yellow bin.
It can still cause harm to the environment if not disposed of properly. |
| Biscuit trays |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Biscuit trays are often made of a low grade plastic and they are difficult to process in the machinery. |
| Bones (meat and fish) |
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Put in green organics bin.
Keep in the freezer until the night before collection. |
| Books |
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Put in yellow recycling bin.
Make sure to remove and plastic coverings or binders. |
| Bottle tops |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Small items can get stuck in the machinery and become a hazard. |
| Branches |
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Put in green organics bin. |
| Bread tags |
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Put in red landfill bin. |
| Bricks |
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Drop off at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre. |
| Broken toys |
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Put in red landfill bin. |
| Bubble wrap |
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Put in red landfill bin or drop off at your local soft plastics recycling collection point (cut into A3 sizes pieces). |
| Cables and cords |
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Put in your red Landfill bin. |
| Cardboard |
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Put in yellow recycling bin.
Remove tape and flatten. |
| Cardboard (soiled) and take away containers |
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Put in green organics bin.
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Cartons (milk and juice). Lids off clean.
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Put in yellow recycling bin.
These items are made of paper, plastic and foil. They need to be sent off for specialty recycling. |
| CD covers |
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Put in yellow recycling bin. |
| Cellophane |
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Put in red landfill bin or drop off at your local soft plastics recycling collection point |
| Chip and snack food packets |
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Put in red landfill bin or drop off at your local soft plastics recycling collection point. |
| Cigarette butts |
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Put in red landfill bin.
When your are out in public put in one of the enviropole cigarette bins located on public place bins. |
| Cling wrap |
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Put in red landfill bin. |
| Clothing |
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Donate to your local charity shop, use as rags or put in red landfill bin.
You can also try clothing recycling programs like Upparel. |
| Coffee cups and lids (all kinds) |
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Put in red landfill bin.
Coffee cups contain a plastic or bio-based lining that needs to be separated from the paper. |
| Coffee grinds |
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Put in green organics bin.
You can use in your garden soil. |
| Coffee pods |
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Put in red landfill bin. |
| Compostable bin liners (certified AS4736) |
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Put in green organics bin.
If they do not have this certification put in red landfill bin. |
| Compostable packaging (certified AS 5810) |
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Put in your home compost or put in red landfill bin. |
| Computers |
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Drop off to Community Recycling Centre at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (free). |
| Crockery and ceramics |
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Put in your red landfill bin if they are broken.
For items in good condition, take to your local charity shop or the Byron Resource Recovery Second Hand Shop. |
| Cutlery (disposable) |
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Put in red landfill bin. |
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Electronic Waste
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Drop off to Community Recycling Centre at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (free). |
| Eggshells |
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Put in green organics bin. |
| Envelopes, paper (including windows) |
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Put in yellow recycling bin |
| Envelopes (plastic postage) |
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Put in red landfill bin or drop off at your local soft plastics recycling collection point. |