Recycle
Recycling refers to industrial processing of materials and substances to return them to their original condition or to break them down for parts or for creating new material. Ideally, this is only done when they are no longer usable.
See the Rehome page for places to send or donate usable materials and items for ongoing use.
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Organisations mentioned on this page provide recycling for items that are not easily disposed of and are commonly seen in hard rubbish or offered on give-away groups. Many of them are social enterprises – teaching skills, and providing employment for people experiencing barriers to employment. Some organisations charge a fee for collection.
Where to recycle or dispose of items properly in Darebin
Darebin A to Z waste and recycling guide (pdf on Darebin City website)
Merri-bek A to Z guide to waste and recycling – The information about which bin to put things in applies to Darebin residents, as Merri-bek uses the same waste contractor as Darebin.
Batteries
Batteries are no longer accepted at Officeworks stores . Look up your nearest B-cycle battery recycling drop-off <https://bcycle.com.au/drop-off>
Mattress recycling
Soft Landing
Mattress recycling
Soft Landing creates stable and meaningful jobs for people experiencing barriers to employment.
They keep end-of-life mattresses and ensemble bases out of landfill and recover components to recycle.
They are a not-for-profit, with revenue going entirely to delivering their work.
They are a social enterprise, certified by Social Traders.
Read more on their website
https://softlanding.com.au/
Officeworks drop-off for data and stationery recycling
This photo was taken at Preston Officeworks
Batteries are no longer accepted at Officeworks stores . Look up your nearest B-cycle battery recycling drop-off <https://bcycle.com.au/drop-off>
Soft plastics recycling
Recycle Smart
Soft plastics & hard-to-recycle items
Recycle Smart collects a variery of items and delivers them to their recycling partners.
Their partners are:
Soft plastics: APR Plastics etc. Read about their soft plastics recycling process
Clothes: Australian Red Cross and Upcycle4Better etc.
E-Waste: SPC Cycle etc.
Misfits: Nespresso, Sell & Parker and more!
Read more and book a collection on their website
Direct link to their soft plastics info
Textile recycling
Textile Recyclers Australia
Textile recycling
Textile Recyclers Australia can collect textiles for recycling, repurposing and upcycling. There is a charge as this is a business that includes recycling, and research & development – turning textile waste into a resource.
Read more and book a collection on their website
https://texrecaus.com/
After
Textile waste collection
Gather your unwearable clothing and bedding into a sealed cardboard box and book them in for pickup. Boxes are transported to their recycling partners, who recycling clothing into raw material such as clothing yarn.
Read more and book a collection on their website
https://www.after.net.au/faq
Upparel
Textile recycling
Read more and book a collection on their website
https://upparel.com.au/
White goods recycling
White goods recyclers
Planet Ark searchable directory listing
Whitegoods contain metals that can easily be recycled and other components that may be of value. What is more important is making sure fridges and freezers are disposed of correctly and degassed, this is important because the refrigerant is a very harmful greenhouse gas when released into the atmosphere.
Some companies operate take-back schemes for their products with the costs built into the purchase price. Service personnel may also remove appliances such as air conditioners as part of new installations.
Additionally there are organisations and second-hand dealers that will accept whitegoods for refurbishing and/or resale.
Read more on their website
https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/whitegoods/