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Recycling Qld – let’s get it sorted

Useful links

For more information about recycling and waste reduction:

  • For information on recycling in your area contact your local council.
  • Recycle Mate
  • Containers for change – container refund scheme
  • Reducing food waste
  • Electronic waste
  • B-cycle – Battery recycling
  • Single use plastics ban
  • Waste management tips for businesses
  • Queensland’s waste strategy
  • Funding and grants

In this guide:

  1. Keep it loose – don't bag your recycling
  2. Get your plastics sorted
  3. Get your metals sorted
  4. Make sorting your recycling simple
  5. Get your glass sorted
  6. Get your paper and cardboard sorted
  7. The top five materials – dos and don’ts
  8. Recycling facts and myths
  9. Useful links

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Last updated:
17 July 2024
Last reviewed:
20 June 2024
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  • Recycling Qld – let’s get it sorted
    1. 1 Keep it loose – don't bag your recycling
    2. 2 Get your plastics sorted
    3. 3 Get your metals sorted
    4. 4 Make sorting your recycling simple
    5. 5 Get your glass sorted
    6. 6 Get your paper and cardboard sorted
    7. 7 The top five materials – dos and don’ts
    8. 8 Recycling facts and myths
    9. 9 Useful links
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