Waste Minimisation

There are many things you can do to minimise your household or business waste, which benefits the environment, and your hip pocket.

Did you know?

  • Plastic bags are made from non-renewable sources such as crude oil, gas and coal.
  • Australians are the second highest producers (behind America) of waste, per person, in the world - each of us send approximately 690 kgs of waste to landfill each year.
  • By placing food, greenwaste and kitchen scraps in a compost bin or worm farm you can reduce what you send to landfill by over 40%.

How can I help?

Easy ways to make a difference:

  • Compost your kitchen scraps.
  • You can recycle many household and business items.
  • Worm farming is also a great way to recycle food scraps, and nourish your garden.
  • Pay bills on line; it's convenient and saves paper.
  • BYO bag - say NO to plastic bags, contact Council for a free calico bag (while stocks last).
  • Take advantage of many of Council's waste disposal and recycling programs to get rid of clutter.
  • Be creative and think of different ways to recycle waste.
  • Avoid products with excess packaging.
  • Check out Lake Macquarie’s Recycling Directory for what can be recycled and where.
  • Place a no advertising material sticker on your letter box. Contact Council for a free sticker (while stocks last).
  • Read all the resources available through the Waste Minimisation, and Waste and Recycling Sections of this website.

If you need any further information or assistance in minimising your waste contact Sustainability Project Coordinator on 4921 0245 or email majones@lakemac.gov.nsw.au