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Welcome to Watch your Waste, the City’s community engagement platform page for all things related to waste and recycling!

Let’s face it, we produce a lot of waste. Every week or fortnight we fill our wheelie bins and roll them out to the kerb to be emptied. But we all know that waste doesn’t just “go away”. It has to be dealt with and there are many processes involved in dealing with waste which is typically something most people don’t discuss or know much about. So we want to get the conversation started, we want to know your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on waste issues so we can all be better informed about waste in our community.

Check the News Feed section below for any changes or news worthy items in waste. Look to the "Tell us your ideas" tab to share your ideas on waste initiatives you would like to see supported within the City of Busselton. Or refer to the Q & A section to ask us a question you have about waste or recycling.

Welcome to Watch your Waste, the City’s community engagement platform page for all things related to waste and recycling!

Let’s face it, we produce a lot of waste. Every week or fortnight we fill our wheelie bins and roll them out to the kerb to be emptied. But we all know that waste doesn’t just “go away”. It has to be dealt with and there are many processes involved in dealing with waste which is typically something most people don’t discuss or know much about. So we want to get the conversation started, we want to know your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on waste issues so we can all be better informed about waste in our community.

Check the News Feed section below for any changes or news worthy items in waste. Look to the "Tell us your ideas" tab to share your ideas on waste initiatives you would like to see supported within the City of Busselton. Or refer to the Q & A section to ask us a question you have about waste or recycling.

Consultation has concluded

Do you have any questions about the City's waste and recycling programs or facilities? Or any general waste questions? 

Please feel free to ask any questions and we'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible! 

  • Share Hi, We have just moved to Dunsborough & I see you did a FOGO trial recently. Is this likely to restart as we would be very keen to use it. Thanks on Facebook Share Hi, We have just moved to Dunsborough & I see you did a FOGO trial recently. Is this likely to restart as we would be very keen to use it. Thanks on Twitter Share Hi, We have just moved to Dunsborough & I see you did a FOGO trial recently. Is this likely to restart as we would be very keen to use it. Thanks on Linkedin Email Hi, We have just moved to Dunsborough & I see you did a FOGO trial recently. Is this likely to restart as we would be very keen to use it. Thanks link

    Hi, We have just moved to Dunsborough & I see you did a FOGO trial recently. Is this likely to restart as we would be very keen to use it. Thanks

    Nikola asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your interest in FOGO. The FOGO trial is now complete and  Council is seeking community input via  a consultation period that will commence soon.

    The aim of the community consultation is to inform and consult the community about local issues and opportunities surrounding waste management and recovery, including a FOGO service as well as alternative waste technologies, in order to  gauge community preference for future waste management. The information obtained will be used to guide council decision making and the overall strategic waste direction for the municipality.

  • Share Does our general waste get taken out of the plastic bags prior to going into landfill and when the rubbish truck picks up our general waste from roadside in dunsborough (green bin) does it go straight to the dunsborough rubbish tip or does it go elsewhere first? on Facebook Share Does our general waste get taken out of the plastic bags prior to going into landfill and when the rubbish truck picks up our general waste from roadside in dunsborough (green bin) does it go straight to the dunsborough rubbish tip or does it go elsewhere first? on Twitter Share Does our general waste get taken out of the plastic bags prior to going into landfill and when the rubbish truck picks up our general waste from roadside in dunsborough (green bin) does it go straight to the dunsborough rubbish tip or does it go elsewhere first? on Linkedin Email Does our general waste get taken out of the plastic bags prior to going into landfill and when the rubbish truck picks up our general waste from roadside in dunsborough (green bin) does it go straight to the dunsborough rubbish tip or does it go elsewhere first? link

    Does our general waste get taken out of the plastic bags prior to going into landfill and when the rubbish truck picks up our general waste from roadside in dunsborough (green bin) does it go straight to the dunsborough rubbish tip or does it go elsewhere first?

    Danni asked about 3 years ago

    No, all the waste that is collected from the kerbside bins are transported directly to the Transfer Station or the Vidler Rd. Landfill site by the City’s trucks, to be appropriately disposed. Rubbish does not get removed from bags during the process. In fact, there is no contact with the material  from the time it enters the truck to when it is landfilled


  • Share After consuming a juice in a bottle yesterday in Busselton I couldn't see any recycling bins about... can you tell me where they are located in town please? And in Dunsborough? on Facebook Share After consuming a juice in a bottle yesterday in Busselton I couldn't see any recycling bins about... can you tell me where they are located in town please? And in Dunsborough? on Twitter Share After consuming a juice in a bottle yesterday in Busselton I couldn't see any recycling bins about... can you tell me where they are located in town please? And in Dunsborough? on Linkedin Email After consuming a juice in a bottle yesterday in Busselton I couldn't see any recycling bins about... can you tell me where they are located in town please? And in Dunsborough? link

    After consuming a juice in a bottle yesterday in Busselton I couldn't see any recycling bins about... can you tell me where they are located in town please? And in Dunsborough?

    Betho asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your enquiry regarding the location of recycling bins within the City of Busselton.

    There are approximately 16 fixed location recycling bins throughout the Busselton Foreshore Area, extending from Gale St through to Brown St. 

    There are approximately 7  fixed location recycling bins located at the Dunsborough Foreshore Area and CBD area (i.e. Naturaliste Terrace).

    Please note the number of recycling bins varies as we utilise ‘ floater bins’ across the region in different areas during certain peak periods/events based on demand.  

    All recycling bins sit alongside general landfill bins 


  • Share Hi there, I have been trying to contact the Dunsborough transfer station/tip but can't seem to get through... we live in Wilyabrup so need to take all our rubbish to the tip ourselves... I am a keen recycler but my husband does the tip run... he is confused about the state of play at the tip. Can you please clarify: 1. Do all recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard & paper, tins) need to be separated or can they all go in together? 2. Which plastics are recycled? (numbers) Also are there any plans to provide a rubbish service for us in the future? Thank you. on Facebook Share Hi there, I have been trying to contact the Dunsborough transfer station/tip but can't seem to get through... we live in Wilyabrup so need to take all our rubbish to the tip ourselves... I am a keen recycler but my husband does the tip run... he is confused about the state of play at the tip. Can you please clarify: 1. Do all recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard & paper, tins) need to be separated or can they all go in together? 2. Which plastics are recycled? (numbers) Also are there any plans to provide a rubbish service for us in the future? Thank you. on Twitter Share Hi there, I have been trying to contact the Dunsborough transfer station/tip but can't seem to get through... we live in Wilyabrup so need to take all our rubbish to the tip ourselves... I am a keen recycler but my husband does the tip run... he is confused about the state of play at the tip. Can you please clarify: 1. Do all recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard & paper, tins) need to be separated or can they all go in together? 2. Which plastics are recycled? (numbers) Also are there any plans to provide a rubbish service for us in the future? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Hi there, I have been trying to contact the Dunsborough transfer station/tip but can't seem to get through... we live in Wilyabrup so need to take all our rubbish to the tip ourselves... I am a keen recycler but my husband does the tip run... he is confused about the state of play at the tip. Can you please clarify: 1. Do all recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard & paper, tins) need to be separated or can they all go in together? 2. Which plastics are recycled? (numbers) Also are there any plans to provide a rubbish service for us in the future? Thank you. link

    Hi there, I have been trying to contact the Dunsborough transfer station/tip but can't seem to get through... we live in Wilyabrup so need to take all our rubbish to the tip ourselves... I am a keen recycler but my husband does the tip run... he is confused about the state of play at the tip. Can you please clarify: 1. Do all recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard & paper, tins) need to be separated or can they all go in together? 2. Which plastics are recycled? (numbers) Also are there any plans to provide a rubbish service for us in the future? Thank you.

    Betho asked almost 4 years ago

    Hi, 

    Thanks for your question. Here are the answers below:

    1. All recyclables go in one bin together aside from cardboard, which is separated at the Dunsborough Waste Facility.
    2. Plastics 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE) and 5 (PP) are currently accepted. This includes pretty much all hard plastic containers – no soft plastics or polystyrene please.
    3. There are no plans to expand the City’s waste collection area at this time.


  • Share Hello, I hope I am in the correct category, as my question pertains to the Busselton Tip I think I am. I was at the tip recently with a friend and could not help but notice the enormous amount of security cameras around the perimeter. (Enough to get even a conservative conspiracy theorist going). I cannot possibly think of any reason for this apparent overkill. Ironically enough, all the security is a little unnerving. Could you kindly explain why exactly your Tip requires such an armour of security. Many thanks. on Facebook Share Hello, I hope I am in the correct category, as my question pertains to the Busselton Tip I think I am. I was at the tip recently with a friend and could not help but notice the enormous amount of security cameras around the perimeter. (Enough to get even a conservative conspiracy theorist going). I cannot possibly think of any reason for this apparent overkill. Ironically enough, all the security is a little unnerving. Could you kindly explain why exactly your Tip requires such an armour of security. Many thanks. on Twitter Share Hello, I hope I am in the correct category, as my question pertains to the Busselton Tip I think I am. I was at the tip recently with a friend and could not help but notice the enormous amount of security cameras around the perimeter. (Enough to get even a conservative conspiracy theorist going). I cannot possibly think of any reason for this apparent overkill. Ironically enough, all the security is a little unnerving. Could you kindly explain why exactly your Tip requires such an armour of security. Many thanks. on Linkedin Email Hello, I hope I am in the correct category, as my question pertains to the Busselton Tip I think I am. I was at the tip recently with a friend and could not help but notice the enormous amount of security cameras around the perimeter. (Enough to get even a conservative conspiracy theorist going). I cannot possibly think of any reason for this apparent overkill. Ironically enough, all the security is a little unnerving. Could you kindly explain why exactly your Tip requires such an armour of security. Many thanks. link

    Hello, I hope I am in the correct category, as my question pertains to the Busselton Tip I think I am. I was at the tip recently with a friend and could not help but notice the enormous amount of security cameras around the perimeter. (Enough to get even a conservative conspiracy theorist going). I cannot possibly think of any reason for this apparent overkill. Ironically enough, all the security is a little unnerving. Could you kindly explain why exactly your Tip requires such an armour of security. Many thanks.

    Gabby asked about 4 years ago

    Hello Gabby,

    The security cameras were installed in 2016 when the transfer station was rebuilt.  The cameras perform a number of useful functions. They enable our staff to identify patrons who are disposing of material in incorrect locations (ie dumping rubbish in the green waste), and they also allow our staff to watch unsafe behaviours which are being conducted by patrons. 

    The cameras also watch the site after hours. Prior to the installation of the cameras, the site was repeatedly broken into.  The number of break-ins is now a small fraction of what it used to be. 

    Footage taken on the cameras is retained for several weeks before it is “taped over”.  We do not retain the footage for any purpose, other than to pursue infringement notices against patrons who are breaking the 2016 Waste Local Laws.

  • Share Hello, the COB has said in the past (and I even recall a pamphlet in my mail box) saying that all plastics 1-7 can be disposed of in our yellow top bin. I remember this day very clearly because I was overjoyed that we could now put soft plastics in our bin. In your response to Diva below this is confirmed as you say: "Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin" However if you go onto the COB website under waste this is what it says: 5."Scrunchable" plastics should be disposed of in the Redcycle bin at Coles. See their comprehensive list for more details https://www.redcycle.net.au I'm an environmental scientist and even I am confused so I can't imagine what the general public feel... The COB needs to either say YES "scrunchable/soft/plastics" can be put in yellow top bin or No they need to be taken to coles. Not - yes it is acceptable but you should take them to Coles... that is crazy. Again, under the A-Z list on the COB website it says: "Plastic wrappers and packaging" to go into Rubbish Bin - Green Top This not only contradicts what you have said in your response to Diva below i.e. that these plastics will be accepted in the yellow top bin, but it contradicts the pamphlet which was sent out to residents a couple of years ago which said that the council was accepting all plastics.... I'm super frustrated with the management of recycling in this council and the lack of education which is provided. I really think it needs more attention. The website needs to be updated and a pamphlet reminder sent out to residents as well as a sticker for their bin to tell them what they can and cannot put in the bin. And reminders need to be sent out to people and when there are changes too. I really hope to see some improvement in this area soon. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response on Facebook Share Hello, the COB has said in the past (and I even recall a pamphlet in my mail box) saying that all plastics 1-7 can be disposed of in our yellow top bin. I remember this day very clearly because I was overjoyed that we could now put soft plastics in our bin. In your response to Diva below this is confirmed as you say: "Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin" However if you go onto the COB website under waste this is what it says: 5."Scrunchable" plastics should be disposed of in the Redcycle bin at Coles. See their comprehensive list for more details https://www.redcycle.net.au I'm an environmental scientist and even I am confused so I can't imagine what the general public feel... The COB needs to either say YES "scrunchable/soft/plastics" can be put in yellow top bin or No they need to be taken to coles. Not - yes it is acceptable but you should take them to Coles... that is crazy. Again, under the A-Z list on the COB website it says: "Plastic wrappers and packaging" to go into Rubbish Bin - Green Top This not only contradicts what you have said in your response to Diva below i.e. that these plastics will be accepted in the yellow top bin, but it contradicts the pamphlet which was sent out to residents a couple of years ago which said that the council was accepting all plastics.... I'm super frustrated with the management of recycling in this council and the lack of education which is provided. I really think it needs more attention. The website needs to be updated and a pamphlet reminder sent out to residents as well as a sticker for their bin to tell them what they can and cannot put in the bin. And reminders need to be sent out to people and when there are changes too. I really hope to see some improvement in this area soon. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response on Twitter Share Hello, the COB has said in the past (and I even recall a pamphlet in my mail box) saying that all plastics 1-7 can be disposed of in our yellow top bin. I remember this day very clearly because I was overjoyed that we could now put soft plastics in our bin. In your response to Diva below this is confirmed as you say: "Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin" However if you go onto the COB website under waste this is what it says: 5."Scrunchable" plastics should be disposed of in the Redcycle bin at Coles. See their comprehensive list for more details https://www.redcycle.net.au I'm an environmental scientist and even I am confused so I can't imagine what the general public feel... The COB needs to either say YES "scrunchable/soft/plastics" can be put in yellow top bin or No they need to be taken to coles. Not - yes it is acceptable but you should take them to Coles... that is crazy. Again, under the A-Z list on the COB website it says: "Plastic wrappers and packaging" to go into Rubbish Bin - Green Top This not only contradicts what you have said in your response to Diva below i.e. that these plastics will be accepted in the yellow top bin, but it contradicts the pamphlet which was sent out to residents a couple of years ago which said that the council was accepting all plastics.... I'm super frustrated with the management of recycling in this council and the lack of education which is provided. I really think it needs more attention. The website needs to be updated and a pamphlet reminder sent out to residents as well as a sticker for their bin to tell them what they can and cannot put in the bin. And reminders need to be sent out to people and when there are changes too. I really hope to see some improvement in this area soon. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response on Linkedin Email Hello, the COB has said in the past (and I even recall a pamphlet in my mail box) saying that all plastics 1-7 can be disposed of in our yellow top bin. I remember this day very clearly because I was overjoyed that we could now put soft plastics in our bin. In your response to Diva below this is confirmed as you say: "Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin" However if you go onto the COB website under waste this is what it says: 5."Scrunchable" plastics should be disposed of in the Redcycle bin at Coles. See their comprehensive list for more details https://www.redcycle.net.au I'm an environmental scientist and even I am confused so I can't imagine what the general public feel... The COB needs to either say YES "scrunchable/soft/plastics" can be put in yellow top bin or No they need to be taken to coles. Not - yes it is acceptable but you should take them to Coles... that is crazy. Again, under the A-Z list on the COB website it says: "Plastic wrappers and packaging" to go into Rubbish Bin - Green Top This not only contradicts what you have said in your response to Diva below i.e. that these plastics will be accepted in the yellow top bin, but it contradicts the pamphlet which was sent out to residents a couple of years ago which said that the council was accepting all plastics.... I'm super frustrated with the management of recycling in this council and the lack of education which is provided. I really think it needs more attention. The website needs to be updated and a pamphlet reminder sent out to residents as well as a sticker for their bin to tell them what they can and cannot put in the bin. And reminders need to be sent out to people and when there are changes too. I really hope to see some improvement in this area soon. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response link

    Hello, the COB has said in the past (and I even recall a pamphlet in my mail box) saying that all plastics 1-7 can be disposed of in our yellow top bin. I remember this day very clearly because I was overjoyed that we could now put soft plastics in our bin. In your response to Diva below this is confirmed as you say: "Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin" However if you go onto the COB website under waste this is what it says: 5."Scrunchable" plastics should be disposed of in the Redcycle bin at Coles. See their comprehensive list for more details https://www.redcycle.net.au I'm an environmental scientist and even I am confused so I can't imagine what the general public feel... The COB needs to either say YES "scrunchable/soft/plastics" can be put in yellow top bin or No they need to be taken to coles. Not - yes it is acceptable but you should take them to Coles... that is crazy. Again, under the A-Z list on the COB website it says: "Plastic wrappers and packaging" to go into Rubbish Bin - Green Top This not only contradicts what you have said in your response to Diva below i.e. that these plastics will be accepted in the yellow top bin, but it contradicts the pamphlet which was sent out to residents a couple of years ago which said that the council was accepting all plastics.... I'm super frustrated with the management of recycling in this council and the lack of education which is provided. I really think it needs more attention. The website needs to be updated and a pamphlet reminder sent out to residents as well as a sticker for their bin to tell them what they can and cannot put in the bin. And reminders need to be sent out to people and when there are changes too. I really hope to see some improvement in this area soon. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response

    Angela Filardi asked almost 4 years ago

    Hello Angela, thank you for your questions. In response to your question regarding “scrunchable” soft plastics, they are no longer accepted in the yellow lidded recycling bins and should be disposed of in the Redcycle Bin at Coles for recycling. You are correct that they were once recyclable in the yellow lidded bins and the response in a previous post is indicative of that. Unfortunately as the recycling industry and market change, so too must the acceptable items. These are determined by the State Government and the recycling contractors – not by the City of Busselton. 


    The City acknowledges your frustration in regards to not being informed of these changes. We encourage you to follow the City of Busselton on Facebook or to see the council page of the local newspaper for updates on waste and recycling. If you have any further questions, please contact the City’s Recycling Education Officer at 9781 0317. 

    Please let us know if you have any more questions or if anything needs to be clarified.

  • Share Will Dunsborough and Quindalup be included in the FOGO roll-out, if it goes ahead? I am ecstatic that the trial went so well and can't wait to be included in this wonderful project! on Facebook Share Will Dunsborough and Quindalup be included in the FOGO roll-out, if it goes ahead? I am ecstatic that the trial went so well and can't wait to be included in this wonderful project! on Twitter Share Will Dunsborough and Quindalup be included in the FOGO roll-out, if it goes ahead? I am ecstatic that the trial went so well and can't wait to be included in this wonderful project! on Linkedin Email Will Dunsborough and Quindalup be included in the FOGO roll-out, if it goes ahead? I am ecstatic that the trial went so well and can't wait to be included in this wonderful project! link

    Will Dunsborough and Quindalup be included in the FOGO roll-out, if it goes ahead? I am ecstatic that the trial went so well and can't wait to be included in this wonderful project!

    Helen Duff asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear residents in Quindalup and Dunsborough being supportive the FOGO trial project. Assuming the Council endorses the district-wide rollout of FOGO collection, it is envisaged that all residential properties within the district currently receiving a waste collection service will be entitled to be part of the program if and when it goes ahead.


  • Share Hi I’ve heard through the grapevine that the City of Busseltons recycling is not being recycled and is going to landfill (all or a portion of). Even if this is untrue I find this alarming that the residents of Dunsborough have no faith in the recycling program being undertaken by the council and I think the Council needs to be clearer and provide a lot more education around recycling and where it is going. I applauded the council when they started to accept soft plastics however now having read your previous answer to “Diva” below about not knowing who or where Cleanaway is sending these plastics to, makes me sceptical. Basically the City is just trusting that Cleanaway is doing what it says it’s doing. But no one really knows or can prove that it is definitely being recycled as they don’t know where it is going ??? And the fact that you have also said that the council encourages people to use Redcycle for soft plastics to reduce double handling makes me Even more sceptical. I want to believe that our recycling is being recycled and I think an education program is required. The council should know where our recyclables are going to from one point to another and then the end point and and this information needs to be shared with residents so that they have confidence that it’s not going to landfill. Thankyou and I look forward to your response. Angela on Facebook Share Hi I’ve heard through the grapevine that the City of Busseltons recycling is not being recycled and is going to landfill (all or a portion of). Even if this is untrue I find this alarming that the residents of Dunsborough have no faith in the recycling program being undertaken by the council and I think the Council needs to be clearer and provide a lot more education around recycling and where it is going. I applauded the council when they started to accept soft plastics however now having read your previous answer to “Diva” below about not knowing who or where Cleanaway is sending these plastics to, makes me sceptical. Basically the City is just trusting that Cleanaway is doing what it says it’s doing. But no one really knows or can prove that it is definitely being recycled as they don’t know where it is going ??? And the fact that you have also said that the council encourages people to use Redcycle for soft plastics to reduce double handling makes me Even more sceptical. I want to believe that our recycling is being recycled and I think an education program is required. The council should know where our recyclables are going to from one point to another and then the end point and and this information needs to be shared with residents so that they have confidence that it’s not going to landfill. Thankyou and I look forward to your response. Angela on Twitter Share Hi I’ve heard through the grapevine that the City of Busseltons recycling is not being recycled and is going to landfill (all or a portion of). Even if this is untrue I find this alarming that the residents of Dunsborough have no faith in the recycling program being undertaken by the council and I think the Council needs to be clearer and provide a lot more education around recycling and where it is going. I applauded the council when they started to accept soft plastics however now having read your previous answer to “Diva” below about not knowing who or where Cleanaway is sending these plastics to, makes me sceptical. Basically the City is just trusting that Cleanaway is doing what it says it’s doing. But no one really knows or can prove that it is definitely being recycled as they don’t know where it is going ??? And the fact that you have also said that the council encourages people to use Redcycle for soft plastics to reduce double handling makes me Even more sceptical. I want to believe that our recycling is being recycled and I think an education program is required. The council should know where our recyclables are going to from one point to another and then the end point and and this information needs to be shared with residents so that they have confidence that it’s not going to landfill. Thankyou and I look forward to your response. Angela on Linkedin Email Hi I’ve heard through the grapevine that the City of Busseltons recycling is not being recycled and is going to landfill (all or a portion of). Even if this is untrue I find this alarming that the residents of Dunsborough have no faith in the recycling program being undertaken by the council and I think the Council needs to be clearer and provide a lot more education around recycling and where it is going. I applauded the council when they started to accept soft plastics however now having read your previous answer to “Diva” below about not knowing who or where Cleanaway is sending these plastics to, makes me sceptical. Basically the City is just trusting that Cleanaway is doing what it says it’s doing. But no one really knows or can prove that it is definitely being recycled as they don’t know where it is going ??? And the fact that you have also said that the council encourages people to use Redcycle for soft plastics to reduce double handling makes me Even more sceptical. I want to believe that our recycling is being recycled and I think an education program is required. The council should know where our recyclables are going to from one point to another and then the end point and and this information needs to be shared with residents so that they have confidence that it’s not going to landfill. Thankyou and I look forward to your response. Angela link

    Hi I’ve heard through the grapevine that the City of Busseltons recycling is not being recycled and is going to landfill (all or a portion of). Even if this is untrue I find this alarming that the residents of Dunsborough have no faith in the recycling program being undertaken by the council and I think the Council needs to be clearer and provide a lot more education around recycling and where it is going. I applauded the council when they started to accept soft plastics however now having read your previous answer to “Diva” below about not knowing who or where Cleanaway is sending these plastics to, makes me sceptical. Basically the City is just trusting that Cleanaway is doing what it says it’s doing. But no one really knows or can prove that it is definitely being recycled as they don’t know where it is going ??? And the fact that you have also said that the council encourages people to use Redcycle for soft plastics to reduce double handling makes me Even more sceptical. I want to believe that our recycling is being recycled and I think an education program is required. The council should know where our recyclables are going to from one point to another and then the end point and and this information needs to be shared with residents so that they have confidence that it’s not going to landfill. Thankyou and I look forward to your response. Angela

    Angela Filardi asked over 4 years ago

    Hi Angela,

    Thank you for your questions and feedback.

    The City has reaffirmed that recyclable material collected within the City of Busselton is actually recycled and not landfilled. Like other organisations that utilise the same recycling contractor, all the collected recyclable material is audited regularly at the Contractor’s Picton Depot before being sent to South Guildford for processing. As this is commercially sensitive information between the contractor and who the reprocessors are, the exact location(s) of the recycling is unknown at any specific time.

    We trust the above-mentioned information satisfies your queries about the City of Busselton’s recycling material.

    Thank you

  • Share Hi there. As a COB resident I'm a little confused about the recycling of plastics. I'm aware that COB contracts Clean away for recycling which collects from roadside /business sends to Picton depot which then sends to Guilford for sorting. According to clean a way they recycle plastics 1,2 and 5 but COB advertises everywhere to place all plastics 1-7 in our recycle bins. How does this work??? Cleanaway website states some councils may recycle 3,4,6 7 but how is this possible if all plastics end up at Perth. Thank you for the clarification Diva on Facebook Share Hi there. As a COB resident I'm a little confused about the recycling of plastics. I'm aware that COB contracts Clean away for recycling which collects from roadside /business sends to Picton depot which then sends to Guilford for sorting. According to clean a way they recycle plastics 1,2 and 5 but COB advertises everywhere to place all plastics 1-7 in our recycle bins. How does this work??? Cleanaway website states some councils may recycle 3,4,6 7 but how is this possible if all plastics end up at Perth. Thank you for the clarification Diva on Twitter Share Hi there. As a COB resident I'm a little confused about the recycling of plastics. I'm aware that COB contracts Clean away for recycling which collects from roadside /business sends to Picton depot which then sends to Guilford for sorting. According to clean a way they recycle plastics 1,2 and 5 but COB advertises everywhere to place all plastics 1-7 in our recycle bins. How does this work??? Cleanaway website states some councils may recycle 3,4,6 7 but how is this possible if all plastics end up at Perth. Thank you for the clarification Diva on Linkedin Email Hi there. As a COB resident I'm a little confused about the recycling of plastics. I'm aware that COB contracts Clean away for recycling which collects from roadside /business sends to Picton depot which then sends to Guilford for sorting. According to clean a way they recycle plastics 1,2 and 5 but COB advertises everywhere to place all plastics 1-7 in our recycle bins. How does this work??? Cleanaway website states some councils may recycle 3,4,6 7 but how is this possible if all plastics end up at Perth. Thank you for the clarification Diva link

    Hi there. As a COB resident I'm a little confused about the recycling of plastics. I'm aware that COB contracts Clean away for recycling which collects from roadside /business sends to Picton depot which then sends to Guilford for sorting. According to clean a way they recycle plastics 1,2 and 5 but COB advertises everywhere to place all plastics 1-7 in our recycle bins. How does this work??? Cleanaway website states some councils may recycle 3,4,6 7 but how is this possible if all plastics end up at Perth. Thank you for the clarification Diva

    Diva asked over 4 years ago

    Hi Diva,

    Cleanaway are the City’s Recycling Contractor and as their Cleanaway Plastic Fact Sheet states, are one of the Councils that stipulate the acceptance of Plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in the comingled Recycling bins. The City is unable to comment on who or where Cleanaway’s markets are, though they are contractually bound to not landfill any recyclable material. Whilst it is acceptable to dispose of plastics 3, 4, 6 & 7 in your yellow lidded bin, we encourage residents to utilise the REDcycle option for soft plastics in particular, as it offers significant environmental benefits by closing the loop and cutting out double handling.


  • Share Hi, I watched the 60 minty test episode on where our recycled waste is going and I was mortified and disgusted to learn that we are sending our recyclables over to Asia and that it’s becoming their waste problem now as is not being managed and just being dumped and left as landfill! From being an avid recycling of everything I could doer, I have now stopped recycling throwing all into the green bin and opting for the yellow bin to be used for my green waste instead where I take then to our waste transfer station where I know will be put to good use. So much for us doing a great job in recycling when the truth of the matter we just dump it all in another country.........Disgusting!! on Facebook Share Hi, I watched the 60 minty test episode on where our recycled waste is going and I was mortified and disgusted to learn that we are sending our recyclables over to Asia and that it’s becoming their waste problem now as is not being managed and just being dumped and left as landfill! From being an avid recycling of everything I could doer, I have now stopped recycling throwing all into the green bin and opting for the yellow bin to be used for my green waste instead where I take then to our waste transfer station where I know will be put to good use. So much for us doing a great job in recycling when the truth of the matter we just dump it all in another country.........Disgusting!! on Twitter Share Hi, I watched the 60 minty test episode on where our recycled waste is going and I was mortified and disgusted to learn that we are sending our recyclables over to Asia and that it’s becoming their waste problem now as is not being managed and just being dumped and left as landfill! From being an avid recycling of everything I could doer, I have now stopped recycling throwing all into the green bin and opting for the yellow bin to be used for my green waste instead where I take then to our waste transfer station where I know will be put to good use. So much for us doing a great job in recycling when the truth of the matter we just dump it all in another country.........Disgusting!! on Linkedin Email Hi, I watched the 60 minty test episode on where our recycled waste is going and I was mortified and disgusted to learn that we are sending our recyclables over to Asia and that it’s becoming their waste problem now as is not being managed and just being dumped and left as landfill! From being an avid recycling of everything I could doer, I have now stopped recycling throwing all into the green bin and opting for the yellow bin to be used for my green waste instead where I take then to our waste transfer station where I know will be put to good use. So much for us doing a great job in recycling when the truth of the matter we just dump it all in another country.........Disgusting!! link

    Hi, I watched the 60 minty test episode on where our recycled waste is going and I was mortified and disgusted to learn that we are sending our recyclables over to Asia and that it’s becoming their waste problem now as is not being managed and just being dumped and left as landfill! From being an avid recycling of everything I could doer, I have now stopped recycling throwing all into the green bin and opting for the yellow bin to be used for my green waste instead where I take then to our waste transfer station where I know will be put to good use. So much for us doing a great job in recycling when the truth of the matter we just dump it all in another country.........Disgusting!!

    Michaela asked almost 5 years ago

    Hi Michaela,

    The majority of our recyclable materials are currently being sent overseas due to the fact that there is only a small market for recyclable materials in Australia as manufacturing is limited. We can assure you that our recycling contractor Cleanaway are committed to insure that the recyclable materials leaving the City of Busselton are sent to qualified recycling processors overseas and are not “dumped and left as landfill”. We would encourage you to continue to use your yellow-lidded recycling bin as intended in order to keep valuable resources from going to landfill.

    Moreover, recycling continues to be everyone’s obligation under the existing Local Law