Cardboard Recycling.
Cardboard is one of the largest recyclable materials by volume and can cause serious issues in landfill, including an increased risk of fires.
Cardboard can already be recycled at the Barcaldine Waste Transfer Station, where there are two yellow-lidded 1,100-litre bins dedicated to cardboard.
To help optimise space and reduce transport costs, please ensure that:
All boxes are emptied of plastic, wrapping material, and polystyrene
Cardboard is clean and flattened
Only flat cardboard is placed in the bins
For businesses:
Most cardboard generated in Barcaldine comes from commercial activities. The most effective long-term solution is to arrange a cardboard-only collection with a local contractor or the Council’s waste collection contractor. This service is already available in Barcaldine and allows large bins to be placed on site.
Flattening cardboard properly helps optimise bin space and reduce collection costs, making the system more efficient for everyone.
While businesses may also use the Waste Transfer Station, separating cardboard at the source is strongly encouraged to keep it out of general waste and landfill