Recycling | Altair
Instead of putting rubbish in a chute that feeds everything directly into landfill, Altair’s residents take the time and trouble to sort their recyclables – far beyond that available through local council services.
The extensive range of materials catered for includes:
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Paper, plastic & glass – collected by the City of Sydney Council in the co-mingled recycling bins provided |
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Plastic bags – a 240 litre bin for recycling plastic bags, which are then collected and used by a food charity that makes food deliveries to people suffering from HIV and cancer. Clothing – through a Smith Family bin Magazines & books – sorted by a passionate resident and, depending on the content, given to local doctor’s surgeries and schools |
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Green waste bins - allow residents to dispose of plant cuttings, dried flowers and other green material |
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Batteries and used fluorescent tubes – collected by an external contractor for safe disposal |
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Secure documents – separate disposal bins are collected by a specialist company Household goods – sorted and given to relevant charities |
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Read more about recycling at Altair in the October 2011 Inside Strata article by Strata Community Australia (NSW).
This site was made possible by an Environmental Grant from the City of Sydney