Planet Ark Recycling Near You - Kerbside Recycling Services in the City of Unley area

Kerbside

Kerbside Recycling Services in the City of Unley area

Below are the kerbside recycling services provided by your local Council.

Kerbside Service

Co-mingled recycling|240L|Yellow

Fortnightly

All Residential & Community Properties and to Businesses (1 service per assessment)

Additional Info

1 Place all items loosely into the bin – do not contain items in plastic bags 2 Leave paper and cardboard loose and unbundled 3 Remove all lids from jars, bottles and plastic containers 3 Metal lids can be placed in a metal can - squash the can so the lids do not fall out 4 Plastic lids can be put in a plastic milk bottle and, once full, placed in the recycling bin 5 Empty and rinse recyclables (save water by using leftover dishwater) 6 Some meat containers are made of rigid plastics and can be rinsed and recycled.

Accepted Materials

Glass Bottles and Jars

Aluminium Cans

Aluminium Foil

Newspapers

Magazines

Office Paper

Envelopes Without a Window

Envelopes With a Window

Phone Books

Pizza Boxes (clean)

Egg Cartons

Cardboard

Steel Food Cans

Steel Paint Cans (empty)

Steel Aerosol Cans (empty)

Aluminium Aerosol Cans (empty)

Milk cartons (fresh, no foil lining)

Juice cartons (fresh, no foil lining)

Plastic Containers

Other Items
  • ✓ Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, envelopes and egg cartons). Flatten cardboard boxes to leave more room in your bin.
  • ✓ Glass bottles and jars (all food residual removed, rinsed, lids off)
  • ✓ Metal cans and tins (empty aerosol, paint, food, drink and pet food cans)
  • ✓ Rigid plastic containers (rinsed, lids off)
  • ✓ Liquid paperboard cartons (juice, milk, soup, stock - rinsed, lids off)
  • ✓ Rigid plastic items such as laundry baskets, buckets, plant pots, spray and pump bottles.
    • Recycling Tips

    Give items a quick rinse, take metal lids or plastic tops off and place into the recycle bin.

    Replacement Recycling Container

    If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact https://www.unley.sa.gov.au/Bins-pets-parking/Waste-recycling/Report-a-bin-issue on (08) 8372 5111.

    Kerbside Service

    General Waste|140L|Blue

    Fortnightly

    All Residential Properties

    Additional Info

    1 Mirrors, ceramics, windscreen and window glass have different melting temperatures or coatings and cannot be recycled with normal glass - wrap and place these in the blue waste bin 2 Videotapes, strapping, string and rope can get caught in machinery that sorts recyclables causing breakdowns so cannot be recycled. 3 Broken glass and dirty plant pots can be an occupational health and safety issue for recycling staff so must be placed in the blue waste bin.

    Accepted Materials
    Other Items
  • ✓ Disposable nappies and sanitary products
  • ✓ Fabric, linen and clothing (not reusable) - check charity stores first before disposal
  • ✓ Cleaning cloths and sponges
  • ✓ Broken crockery
  • ✓ Glossy or coated paper take away coffee and drink cups
  • ✓ Polystyrene foam packaging (Consider dropping at the Unley Works Depot, 75 King William Road, Unley. Mondays only 7.30am to 3.30pm. Closed public holidays)
  • ✓ Kitty litter (silica gel crystals)
  • ✓ Broken glass, heat proof glass (pirex), glassware, mirrors, ceramics and window glass (wrapped)
  • ✓ String, rope, plastic strapping and netting
  • ✓ Video and audio tapes
  • ✓ Polystyrene foam (meat trays, takeaway containers and cups etc)
  • ✓ Soft plastics (chip packets, lolly, chocolate wrappers and bubble wrap).
    • Recycling Tips

    Give items a quick rinse, take metal lids or plastic tops off and place into the recycle bin.

    Replacement Recycling Container

    If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact https://www.unley.sa.gov.au/Bins-pets-parking/Waste-recycling/Report-a-bin-issue on (08) 8372 5111.

    Kerbside Service

    Food Organics & Garden Organics (FOGO)|240L|Dark Green

    Weekly

    All Residential Properties

    Additional Info

    Place organic material in your bin loosely to avoid compaction Only material that was once living can break down for compost and mulch Plastic, glass and building materials etc are contaminants and a few contaminated bins can result in a whole truckload of organics being sent to landfill Make your own compost for use on the garden (food scraps, small quantities of paper/cardboard and garden pruning can be used) Worm farms turn kitchen scraps and garden materials into liquid fertiliser for the garden. The organics bin is suitable for all food scraps including citrus, dairy, meat, seafood shells and bones. Wrap food scraps in newspaper or paper towel to prevent spills before placing in the green organics bin. To prevent odours, drain food scraps prior to wrapping. Consider purchasing a Kitchen Caddy or similar container to contain food scraps in the kitchen, then wrap in newspaper, or empty straight into the organics bin.

    Accepted Materials

    Grass Clippings

    Small Branches

    Twigs

    Garden Prunings

    Weeds

    Leaves

    Flowers

    Fruit Scraps

    Vegetable Scraps

    All Food Scraps (including meat)

    Other Items
  • ✓ Soiled pizza boxes, tea leaves and bags, coffee grounds
  • ✓ Shredded or scraps of paper
  • ✓ Compostable food and beverage containers
  • ✓ Compostable corn starch bags
  • ✓ Tissues and paper towels
  • ✓ Newsprint kitty litter (including their waste)
  • ✓ Hair
  • ✓ Small branches (max 15cm diameter x 60cm)
  • ✓ Sawdust.
    • Recycling Tips

    Give items a quick rinse, take metal lids or plastic tops off and place into the recycle bin.

    Replacement Recycling Container

    If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact https://www.unley.sa.gov.au/Bins-pets-parking/Waste-recycling/Report-a-bin-issue on (08) 8372 5111.