National Recycling Week
Community Programs
You can participate in existing initiatives, which include community reuse centres and cooperatives, groups that specialise in repair and upcycling, charitable reuse schemes and forums for swapping, donating and selling second-hand items.
You can also set up your own recycling group, drive or event in your local community, school or organisation.
Check out our Community Recycling Initiatives page for more information.
You might be surprised by the variety of items that you can reuse or recycle, or by the variety of organisations! Some of the lesser-known items that can be reused through community initiatives include:
- Sight and reading glasses
- Corks
- Bicycles
- Shopping bags for bag-share schemes
- Computers for refurbishing
- Specialty clothing
More information
RecyclingNearYou Community Recycling Initiatives page
To search for a recycling option for a particular item, go to RecyclingNearYou
Find an Event
There are lots of community reuse and recycling events held around the country during National Recycling Week. from Big Aussie Swap Parties and facility tours to op shops and workshops. Find an Event near you.
