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At Home

We can all make a difference because the choices we make and the actions we take now will affect the way we will live in the future. Whether you are unsure about what recycling is and how to do it, or want to learn how to live more sustainably, GreenGC is here to help.

 

  Around the House

Learn about  ‘precycling’ and how you can help to reduce the amount of waste you generate in your home.  Also, find out some green household cleaning tips on how to use natural products instead of chemicals to keep your home clean and smelling fresh and protect the environment at the same time.

 

 

Take a tour of the Materials Recovery Facility to find out what happens to your home recycling!

 

Take a tour of the local Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and you will be able to see how
much recycling the Gold Coast is doing on a daily basis and see how the MRF sorts out the different material types from your recycling bin. You will also be able to see how the MRF prepares the recycling for transport and find out what products your recyclable items have been made into.                                                                                                              
Tours can be arranged to the Materials Recovery Facility upon arrangement by calling 5581 6855. Certain conditions apply for participipatioin in the Materials Recovery Facility tour.

 

   In the Garden

Creating a more sustainable garden and doing your bit for the environment is easy for the keen home gardener. Recycling food scraps and green garden waste can provide nutrient-rich compost for your garden and keep valuable resources out of landfill.

 

 Waste avoidance and reduction

 Whilst recycling is a great way to cut down the amount of waste going to landfill, find out how you can avoid generating waste in the first place and reduce the amount of material that you have to put in your bin. 

 

 

  Waste and recycling services on the Gold Coast

GreenGC also has information on Council waste and recycling services as well as what can and can't go in your recycling bin.  For a full list of Council waste disposal and recycling facilities click here.