We all have a role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
To do this, we need to find ways to:
- avoid creating waste
- reuse products and parts
- identify and recycle materials
- dispose of waste responsibly.
See the steps you can take to manage your own waste.
Recycling label
Look for the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). You can use it to identify materials that can be recycled. It gives simple instructions on what to do with everyday packaging.
E-waste drop off
We support e-waste recycling all over Australia. You can take your old TVs, computers, printers and other e-waste parts to be recycled.
Food waste
On average, each person in Australia wastes 1 in 5 bags of groceries. Our aim is to halve our food waste by 2030.
Plastics and packaging
Most plastic and packaging are designed for single use. Plastic, including microbeads, present a huge environmental risk.
Used oil
If you don’t dispose of used oil correctly, it could pollute land, water and infrastructure. Make sure you know what to do with your used oil.
National targets
Working together, we can improve how we manage waste and recycling. To secure an even cleaner, greener Australia.