Scenic Rim Regional Council has been doing its bit for recycling in our region however is urging residents to get on board and recycle responsibly.
A recent survey showed that about 17% of the materials in our Scenic Rim waste bins is actually recyclable and approximately 50% is organic material.
Mayor John Brent said: “Residents need to be more vigilant when deciding what should or should not be placed in their waste bin.”
The two biggest problems with the local recycling bins include:
- Some residents bag their recyclables -- please do not do this. The recyclables need to be placed loose in the recycle bin.
- Some residents place green waste in their recycle bin -- please do not do this.
Green waste is "recyclable", but not in the yellow top bins.
Mayor John Brent
“In the first three months of this current financial year, curbside recycling was up a further 20% from last year,” said Cr Brent.
“So Scenic Rim residents are doing a fine job of using their domestic yellow top recycle bins however we just need to ensure the right items are being recycled.”
Council recently organised a letter drop to many Scenic Rim households with a new recycling leaflet and a recycling calendar. If residents did not receive one of these, they can pick one up from any Council customer service centre.
Additionally, on Saturday 13 November, Boonah residents are in for a Recycling Week bonus when "Madam Mulch" will be in the grounds in front of the Boonah Council office in High Street from 9 am to 12 noon.
She will be providing residents with information about the ‘Do's and Don’ts” of recycling.
For more information visit: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Who is Madam Mulch
Madam Mulch is a member of the community based Boonah Organisation for a Sustainable Shire. She has been described as being "beamed into Boonah from Mearth, a planet with zero waste."
She made her Boonah debut on world environment day - the 5 June 2010 with lots of advice on recycling, composting and wormfarming.
Jo Davies (Madame Mulch) has a passion for reducing landfill through community waste education.
Her Paddock Sculpture (depicting the different breakdown rates of materials and the effects they have on the land) recently won a sculpture prize which was presented by internationally acclaimed recycled sculpture artist, Christopher Trotter.
Photo of Madam Mulch from www.boonahboss.blogspot.com