Environment Matters Spring/Summer 2021

National Recycling Week is from 8–14 November so why not challenge yourself to divert more waste from landfill!

Sign up for the Garage Sale Trail Ipswich was a bargain-hunters paradise last year, and 2021 is set to be even better! There will be two weekends of glorious garage sales, 13-14 and 20-21 November, for you to join in. See Garagesaletrail.com.au

Level up your recycling game Already on the recycling bandwagon? There’s so many ways to keep increasing your skill level. Maybe it’s finding ways to recycle more obscure items... or supporting products made from recycled materials. Check out great ideas at Recyclingnearyou.com.au

Activate your community National Recycling Week provides an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge and build better recycling habits. How can you inspire change in your local area?

Free household hazardous waste drop-off day CALENDAR-CLOCK Sunday 26 September 2021 | 8.00 am – 4.00 pm location-dot Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre, 81 Riverview Road, Riverview

Accepted items:

domestic BBQ gas bottles household chemicals. For more information ask the weighbridge attendant, visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/waste or phone (07) 3810 6666 . Ipswich residents only (proof of residency required).

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