Where to Recycle Household Items: A Guide to Sustainable Disposal

In Australia, properly disposing of household items is crucial for protecting our environment. If you’re wondering where to recycle household items, remember that recycling not only reduces waste but also helps conserve our valuable resources.

Here’s a guide on where and how to recycle common household items across the country.

Electrical Appliances

Old DVD players, e-readers, phones, and kitchen appliances like toasters should not go in your regular recycling bin. Instead, find local drop-off points with your council or recycling companies.

Check Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You for details.

Batteries

Don’t toss batteries in the garbage or recycling bins. Take them out of devices and drop them off at designated collection points.

You can find these points on Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You or your council’s website.

Light Globes

Dispose of old light bulbs properly to avoid harm. Many Mitre 10 and Ikea stores accept them for recycling.

Just bring them to the store and use their recycling bins.

Medicines

Unused or expired medicines should not be flushed or thrown away. Take them to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

Medical blister packs can be recycled through programs like TerraCycle.

TVs, Computers, and E-Waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) needs special handling. Check with your council or organisations like Electronic Recycling Australia for drop-off locations and what they accept.

Learn more at Electronic Recycling Australia.

Clothing and Textiles

Instead of throwing away clothes, donate them to charity shops or use home collection services like After. Visit Recycling Near You for donation options.

Other Items

For food waste, garden organics, and white goods, check your council’s guidelines. They offer specific recycling services and drop-off points.

Recycling Services in Major Cities

Sydney and other major cities provide a wide range of recycling options for residents. You can easily drop off items like batteries and old phones, while in Perth, services like Dream Lucky Scrap Metal offer white goods disposal Perth, making it convenient to recycle larger household appliances.

For Perth residents, the City’s recycling guide provides clear instructions on what goes in your yellow lid bin and where to find local recycling facilities. If you’re unsure about how to recycle specific items or want to learn more about Australian recycling practices, and for larger metal items, contact us for scrap metal recycling services.

By recycling properly, you help keep Australia clean and save resources for the future. It’s easy and makes a big difference!