Southern Region Waste Program

07/05/2018

What is contamination in the recycling bin?
Recycle Often, Recycle Right!

To learn more about recycling contamination and how you can help to solve this problem visit https://bit.ly/2HtTwDW and http://bit.ly/wishcycle Visit Recycle...

12/04/2018

31/08/2017

Would you like to be involved in developing a program aimed at tackling the litter problem in your local area?

Then come along to a workshop facilitated by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, an Australian registered charity focused on the health of our marine environment.

This is your opportunity to participate in this community driven initiative whereby data collected from monthly beach litter clean ups conducted over the past 12 months will be used to assist with developing a litter campaign specific to your area.

Everyone is welcome!

To RSVP email [email protected] or SMS 0407 431 746

Do you want to be part of the litter solution? Grab your free kit from your local Council administration building and "picitup" on your daily walks.

07/07/2017

To report illegal dumping, go to ridonline.epa.nsw.gov.au, phone 131 555 or contact your local Council

03/07/2017

Another great clip from The Story of Stuff Project. Do you know what's happening in your community that changes the goal?

14/06/2017

they are in the top 10 most found litter items. Every straw used will far out live the individual who drank from it, whether it is littered in the environment or disposed of in landfill. Do your bit - . Paper alternatives are good but reusable straws are great! They come in all shapes and sizes and are made from materials such as bamboo, stainless steel, glass and silicone. Our favourite is the stainless steel strawspoon! Have you made the switch?

07/06/2017

Do you know what day it is? It’s market day! Kiama Farmers' Market, with the support of Kiama Boomerang Bags and Kiama Municipal Council, are now plastic bag and polystyrene free! Here’s a sneak peek of how we are preparing for the market today. In our reusable market kit we have a shopping bag, produce bags, glass takeaway coffee cup and water bottle. How are you preparing for your next market visit?
*Remember if you forget your reusable shopping bag you can now borrow & bring back a beautiful Boomerang Bag. 🙂

31/05/2017

Did you know that approximately 7 billion cigarette butts are littered every year? Each cigarette contains up to 4,000 chemicals. The only place for a cigarette butt is in the bin.

31/05/2017

Kiama Boomerang Bags, with the support of Kiama Municipal Council, have done an amazing job producing hundreds of reusable shopping bags from donated fabrics. It’s fantastic to see the ever popular Kiama Farmers' Market fully support this initiative. Don’t forget its market day today, so pop down and grab some fresh local produce. 🥐🍊🍎🍜🍯

31/05/2017

Thank you Shoalhaven City Council for inviting us to your Environmental Expo. We had a great day talking all things environmental with our giant litter items.

24/05/2017

Whether it is flushed down the toilet, poured down the sink or thrown out in the trash. Unwanted, unused or expired medication will find its way into the environment and poses a serious threat to our ecosystems. When clearing out your medicine cabinet collect all your unwanted or expired medication and return to your local pharmacy.

According to the RUM Project, more than 500 TONNES OF MEDICINE find their way into WATERWAYS and LANDFILL every year.

The Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) project is a government funded project to reduce the disposal of unwanted and out-of-date medicines in the general waste or in the sewerage. It also aims to reduce unwanted medicines in the household which have the potential to cause harm if used incorrectly.

Consumers are being encouraged to keep in mind the potential harm to the environment from incorrectly disposing of medications and to return their unwanted or out-of-date medication to Pharmacy 194 for appropriate disposal!

17/05/2017

Every year Australians use an estimated 1 billion takeaway cups, 3.9 million plastic bags, 373 million plastic bottles of water and billions of straws. Make the swap today, and help make a difference! It's as easy as remembering your water bottle from home or using your reusable shopping bag.

The best places to start!