Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2019 at 9:46:21 AM
Local residents and visitors are being reminded to recycle the correct materials in the community’s blue recycle bins after many are being emptied into landfill due to contamination.
A total of 15 bins are located around Geraldton and are for the purpose of recycling type 1 and 2 plastics only.
However in recent months many of the blue bins are being contaminated with other materials and as a result, the whole contents of the bin is emptied into landfill.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn urged people to use the bins correctly.
“It’s a real shame that we are having to empty a lot of these bins into landfill when we are trying to promote sustainability and recycling,” he said.
“We understand some people may think they’re doing the right thing by putting recyclable materials in the bins but it is important that only type 1 and 2 plastics go into the blue bins.
“We really need the community’s help in spreading this message and creating awareness around this ongoing issue.”
For example the bin located at the Drummond Cove Hall continues to be contaminated and if bin contamination continues, locations may need to be changed.
To identify what plastics are type 1 and 2, look for the symbol on the item. Plastics include soft drink, juice and water bottles as well as common white or coloured plastic such as milk containers and shampoo bottles.
People are also reminded to remove bottle lids and rinse them out before recycling.
The locations of the bins are:
- Beachlands Primary School – Corner of Whitfield St and Bradley St
- Bluff Point Primary School – 18 Mitchell St
- Opposite Glenfield IGA Sunset Beach – Chapman Road
- Drummond Cove Hall – 61 Whitehill Road
- Geraldton Primary School – Augustus St
- Geraldton Surf Lifesaving Club – 260 Willcock Drive
- Leaning Tree Community School – 15 Bayly St
- Mt Tarcoola Primary School – Acacia St
- Paringa Park – Paringa St, Mount Tarcoola
- PCYC – 105 Pass St, Wonthella
- QEII Seniors and Community Centre Carpark – 88 Durlacher Street
- Strathalbyn Christian College – 15 Cedar Cres
- Tip Shop - 61 Landfill Lane, Narngulu
- Waggrakine Primary School – Hall Rd
- Wandina Primary School – 29 Ajax Dr
For more information about recycling in Geraldton, head to https://bit.ly/2JdBupS
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