How to reduce contamination in your recycling bins

The City’s latest contamination report from its waste contractor, Cleanaway has identified a reduction in the contamination rate in residents recycling bins. Re-occurring contaminants identified include;

• Textiles (clothing)
• Soft plastics (bread bags, plastic bags etc)
• Polystyrene (coffee cups and takeaway containers)
• Garden / green waste

To reduce contaminants in the recycling bin, the City's Recycling Centre provides a number of services to help you correctly dispose of your waste. Charity bins are also located at the Centre for your pre-loved clothing.

Soft plastics can be recycled at selected supermarkets through a scheme run by the REDcycle program. Find your nearest soft plastic recycling location here.

For more information about recycling, visit the Recycling page.

Charity bins are available at the City's Recycling Centre located at Cnr Hayman Road and Thelma Street, Como