The Brisbane City Council has recently reported that the recycling habits of Brisbane residents have been improving. Over the last three years, the number of recyclable items in waste bins has decreased from 28% to 17%. This is great news for those in the waste removal industry, such as myself.
I thought this would be a poignant time to share some of my home recycling tips with you.
Continue reading to discover some great ways to recycle your home waste.
1. Sort your waste for recycling
The ideal behind recyclable waste is to reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is sort your waste for recycling.
Separate your waste into two categories – recyclable waste and non-recyclable waste. This will make it easier for rubbish removal experts to dispose of waste for you.
Household items that can be recycled include metal, plastic, paper, glass and cardboard. Make sure you add all these items to the recyclable waste pile to take them to your local Brisbane recycling depot and not the landfill. If you’re not sure how to go about taking your recyclable waste to a depot or have too much to take, then contact a rubbish removal company such as 4 Waste Removals for proper disposal.
Materials cannot be recycled in your non-recyclable waste; you need to be even more mindful that these items are not in your recyclable waste pile. Non-recyclable household items include clothes, ceramics, food waste, photographs, wax paper, toilet paper/tissues, needles and nappies.
Rubbish removal companies can also ensure your non-recyclable waste is disposed of properly if you require assistance.
If you’re unsure of which items can be recycled, take a look at the Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane Bin and Recycling app.
2. Get creative with your junk waste
You’ll be surprised to see what you can do with your junk waste if you use a little creativity. Unwanted glossy paper and cardboard can be used to create decorative craft pieces, while plastic bottles and cardboard can be turned into toys for your kids. If you love art, then you’ll certainly come up with some creative ideas. If not, you can always browse the internet for some inspiration. This website is one of my favourites.
3. Hire skip bins
Finally, once you have all your waste sorted out and removed items you can reuse, it’s time to hire skip bins. Skip bins are an incredibly convenient way to dispose of waste. All you need to do is order a skip bin from a reputable company such as 4 Waste Removals and we’ll take care of the rest. We will deliver a skip to the location and collect it once it is full of your waste.
Not only is this a convenient process, but it also ensures that waste is disposed of properly. You may not have access to a recycling depot, or your nearest landfill may be far away. Rubbish removal experts will handle these problems and treat all your waste properly.
Conclusion:
If you’re an environmentally conscious resident of Brisbane, you must get into the practice of sorting your household waste. Sort your waste into recyclable and non-recyclable piles and reuse as many items as possible. This will help reduce the amount of waste you produce and, therefore, the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. To ensure proper waste disposal, consider hiring a skip bin from a rubbish removal company such as 4 Waste Removals.
As rubbish removal experts, we will ensure all your waste is segregated into recyclable and non-recyclable waste and disposed of properly. To hire our services, simply get in touch with us. We’d love to help you with your household recycling.