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Fact Sheet 1: Why is rubbish so important?
In Australia, for many years we have discarded household rubbish by putting it in landfill. Many people think of rubbish as ‘useless material’. Did you know most rubbish can be reused for other purposes?
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Fact Sheet 2: Where does your rubbish go?
What happens to the rubbish in your green-lid bin after it is collected?
Materials in the green-lid bin are taken to the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) and made into compost. Material which can’t be composted is sent to landfill.
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Fact Sheet 3: How can you make a difference?
How can you help?
You can help reduce the amount of rubbish by minimising the amount of waste you produce, and by re-using and recycling where you can.
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Fact Sheet 4: Products you do not put in any bin
What is household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste products can harm people and the environment. Disposing of them safely is important to look after our waterways, soil and air quality
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Fact Sheet 5: The waste hierachy
How can you AVOID waste?
The best way to minimise the problems of waste is to avoid generating rubbish in the first place. Think about whether you really need the product and avoid buying unnecessary products.
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