Department of the Environment and Heritage
Fact sheet
In line with the new Canberra domestic kerbside recycling service, DEH's recycling contractor can now accept a greater range of materials into the co-mingled bins for recycling. All plastic codes 1-7 can now be recycled. The only exclusions are film (plastic wrap) and plastic bags (which should be returned to supermarkets for recycling). Agencies should check with their service providers about similar arrangements.
Materials that can now be placed in the co-mingled bins include-
All rigid plastic containers including:
- soft drink bottles;
- milk bottles;
- cordial bottles;
- yoghurt containers;
- margarine containers; and
- take-away containers etc.
- For further information about plastics recycling in the ACT, see the website of ACT No Waste: http://www.nowaste.act.gov.au/aboutus.html
- For Commonwealth agency operations outside the ACT, please contact your local government and State or Territory environment agency. Some resource recovery agencies (such as Resource NSW and Eco Recycle Victoria) will also be able to provide assistance.
- The Plastics and Chemicals Industry Association (PACIA) has useful information on their website: http://www.pacia.org.au
- For a quick overview of the different resin types and some possible recycling options, see http://www.visyrecycling.com.au
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