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Cans (Aluminium & Steel)			More Information Aluminium and Steel Cans Empty Aluminium and Steel cans are recyclable and can be placed directly into your yellow lidded recycling bin. Aluminium can be recycled infinitely without any loss of quality. More importantly recycling aluminium saves 95% of the energy it would take to make a can from scratch while recycling steel cans save 75% of the energy. So ensure that you always place aluminium and steel cans into the recycling bin and remember if you are out and about and there are no public recycling bins, collect your cans and take them home to recycle.
Car/Auto Parts			More Information Car Parts Car and auto parts should never be placed in any domestic (kerbside) bins. Cars are composed of many useful parts that can reused. Buying and selling second hand car parts reduces the need for new parts to be manufactured and prevents unwanted car bodies from becoming obsolete and valuable resources going to waste. Car parts can be disposed of at the following locations: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page. Many scrap metal merchants and mechanics will also take car parts. For more information on other locations where car parts can be disposed of visit http://businessrecycling.com.au/.
Cardboard			More Information Cardboard Cardboard can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. It is best to ensure that it is collapsed down so that it does not take up excessive room and cannot be caught in machinery at the recycling facility.
Cardboard (Waxed)			More Information Waxed Cardboard Waxed cardboard boxes are often used for transporting fresh produce. Because of the wax coating they are unsuitable for recycling through the yellow bin system. Waxed cardboard should be placed in the red general waste bin. Alternatively if you have a compost bin at home it can also be composted.
Cards			More Information Greeting Cards Gift cards made of paper or cardboard materials can be disposed of in the yellow lidded recycle bin.
Carpet & Underlay			More Information Carpet and Underlay Products Carpet, underlay and other building materials should never be placed in any domestic (kerbside) bins. Carpet can be disposed of at the following locations: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page.
Cartridges (Printer)			More Information Printer Cartidges Printer cartridges should not be placed into any of your domestic (kerbside) bins. Printer cartridges contain a variety of chemicals which can cause contamination if sent to landfill. They also contain valuable materials such as metals, plastics and inks that can be recovered for reuse. Household quantities of cartridges can be retuned as part of the 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' program. To find your closest drop of point visit http://cartridges.planetark.org/.
Cassette Tapes			More Information Cassette and VHS Tapes Cassette and VHS tapes should be disposed of in your red general waste bin. While these types of tapes contain a plastic casing, placing them in the recycling bin can cause issues at the Materials Recovery Facility as the tape inside can become wrapped around machinery.
Cellophane			More Information Cellophane Cellophane should be placed directly into your red lidded waste bin. Soft plastics such as cellophane can often have a plastic identification code on them which closely resembles the recycling symbol; however they cannot be recycled through the yellow lidded bin in this area regardless of the symbol. This is because recycling soft plastics require specialised equipment that is not available in this region. Placing soft plastics such as plastic bags and wrap into the recycling bin can also cause issues in the Materials Recovery Facility as they wrap around machinery and cause blockages.
Ceramics			More Information Ceramic Products Ceramic products are not recyclable and need to be placed into your red lidded general waste bin. Alternatively if ceramic products are not broken they can be donated to local charities.
Cereal Box Linings			More Information Cereal Box Linings The plastic lining inside cereal boxes should be placed directly into your red lidded general waste bin. Placing soft plastics such as plastic bags and wrap into the recycling bin can also cause issues in the Materials Recovery Facility as they wrap around machinery and cause blockages.
Cereal Boxes			More Information Cereal Boxes Cardboard cereal boxes can be placed directly into the yellow lidded recycling bin. It is best to ensure that they are collapsed down so that they do not take up excessive room and cannot be caught in machinery at the recycling facility.
Chemicals & Chemical Drums			More Information Hazardous Chemicals and Storage Containers Chemicals and chemical drums are considered hazardous waste and can cause danger if they are placed in any of the domestic (kerbside) bins. Chemicals can be disposed of at the following locations: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page. National program drumMUSTER also has collection sites throughout Australia. For more information visit www.drummuster.com.au
Chipboard			More Information Building Materials Chipboard and other building materials should never be placed in any domestic (kerbside) bins. Building Materials can be disposed of at the following locations: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page.
Cigarette Butts			More Information Cigarette Butts Cigarette butts contain hazardous chemicals such as cadmium, arsenic and lead so they need to be disposed of correctly. Cigarette butts should be placed in the red general waste bin. Butts should never be littered as they can cause damage to the local environment.
Cling Wrap			More Information Cling Wrap Cling Wrap should be placed directly into your red lidded general waste bin. Placing soft plastics such as plastic bags and wrap into the recycling bin can also cause issues in the Materials Recovery Facility as they wrap around machinery and cause blockages.
Clothing/Shoes (Damaged)			More Information Damaged Clothing and Shoes Damaged clothing and shoes can be disposed of in the red general waste bin.
Clothing/Shoes (Wearable)			More Information Clothing and Shoes Clothing and shoes which are still in wearable condition can be donated to local charities.
Compact Discs (CD’s)			More Information Compact Discs CD's should be disposed of in your red general waste bin. While these types of products contain a plastic casing, placing them in the recycling bin can cause issues at the Materials Recovery Facility as the metallic material can contaminate plastics when further processed. Items in usable condition can be donated to the tip shop or op shop for resale. Alternatively they can be used for craft purposes.
Computers & E-Waste			More Information Electronic Waste Computers and E-waste should not be placed in domestic (kerbside) bins. Computers and other electronic waste is Australia’s fastest growing form of waste. Computers, televisions, mobile phones and other forms of e-waste contain both toxic/hazardous materials as well as non-renewable resources such as tin, gold, nickel, zinc and copper. It is therefore important that they not be placed in any domestic bins. You can drop off computers at the following locations: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page.
Concrete			More Information Building Materials Concrete and other building materials can often be reused so it is important to take them to the correct facility, listed below: Greater Taree Residents Buckett’s Way Landfill Great Lakes Residents Tuncurry Waste Management Centre Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre Gloucester Residents Gloucester Landfill For more information on disposing of other building materials or to look for other drop off points visit http://businessrecycling.com.au/
Corks (Wine)			More Information Wine Corks Cork is a natural and biodegradable material made from the bark of Cork Oak Trees. It can be recycled into a range of products such as cork boards, coasters, and flooring. However, there is no way to recycle cork within Australia. Corks can be composted (but only if they're a natural and not a synthetic cork) or turned into garden mulch. For both of these options make sure you shred the cork first to make it easier to break down. Corks can also be reused for craft or DIY purposes. Otherwise, they need to be placed in the Red bin.
Crockery			More Information Crockery All crockery products should be placed in the red lidded general waste bin. Crockery products are not recyclable. However unbroken crockery products can be donated to local charities or taken to the tip shop for resale.
Cutlery (Metal)			More Information Metal Cutlery & Utensils Metal cutlery products should be placed in the red lidded general waste bin. Metal cutlery products are not recyclable as they have the possibility of causing damage to the recycling equipment at the Materials Recovery Facility. However undamaged cutlery products can be donated to local charities or taken to the tip shop for resale.
Cutlery (Plastic)			More Information Plastic Cutlery Plastic cutlery products should be placed in the red lidded general waste bin. Plastic cutlery is not recyclable as they are oddly shaped and often too small to recover with current technologies.