The Big Questions
Recycling can be a bit confusing and there are some big questions, often about little things, that come up all the time. You’ll find the answers to some of those question in this section.
Plastic Bags
The phrase 'No Plastic Bags' is embossed on recycling bins all over Australia, it's printed on signs in recycling bays and it's included (often in bold print) in council information brochures. But what's the problem with plastic bags in recycling?
Food Scraps
One of the most common questions about recycling is how clean do jars, cans and pizza boxes need to be before they can go in the recycling bin.
Bottle Tops
Find out what to do with plastic tops and steel bottle tops.












