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Hundreds take part in soft plastics recycling trial

Published on 15 August 2024

Surf Coast Shire Council ran a soft plastics collection trial over the past month to reduce waste to landfill and maximise resource recovery, resulting in a positive circular economy outcome for our community.

Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases, Waste and recycling

CDS not a replacement for your glass-only bin

Published on 06 December 2023

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) does not accept every glass bottle (and accepts no jars at all) for a 10c refund, but they are all welcome in your glass-only bin.

Tagged as: , Waste and recycling

Thumbs up for FOGO bins…almost

Published on 06 December 2023

We caught up with auditors, Alex and Justine as they methodically sorted into categories every item in two cubic meters of food and green waste from our FOGO bins.

Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
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Acknowledgement

Surf Coast Shire Council Acknowledges the Wadawurrung People, and Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar, their Elders and leaders past, present and emerging as the Traditional Owners of the skies, land, waters and sea country across our municipality. We also extend our respect to all First Nations people who are part of the community.

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