Recycle properly to help keep costs down

Published on 12 July 2024

In a bid to maintain efficient waste services and avoid potential future fee increases, Horsham Rural City Council is urging residents to do the right thing when it comes to recycling.

Plastic bags, often used to contain recyclables, are the most frequent form of contamination found in yellow recycling bins.

This seemingly harmless practice significantly delays the recycling process at local centres, leading to increased operational costs.

Many recyclable materials are mistakenly placed inside plastic bags, which complicates the sorting process and reduces the efficiency of recycling efforts.

To address this issue, Council is urging residents not to use plastic bags to contain recyclables.

Instead, residents are asked to dispose of recyclable items loose in the bins. This simple step will greatly assist in streamlining the sorting process and ensuring that our recycling efforts remain effective and sustainable.

By working together to eliminate plastic bags from our recycling bins, we can all contribute to a cleaner environment and more efficient recycling practices.

This collective effort will not only benefit our environment but also help to avoid future increases in the fees residents will pay for waste services.

Council appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation in this matter. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a sustainable future for our community.