Recycling is a smart choice in our parks

A new recycling initiative has been introduced to some of the biggest parks in Division 5.

Containers for Change baskets are now attached to the sides of general waste bins in the parks.

Park users are encouraged to place into the baskets any containers that qualify for a refund under the Containers for Change initiative.

Division 5 Councillor Paul Jackson says taking the time during a park visit to separate recyclables from general

waste and dispose of them properly has multiple benefits.

‘Keeping refundable bottles out of the general waste bins increases the bin’s capacity while also reducing the amount of material sent to landfill,’ Cr Jackson says.

‘It also allows others whose home budget may be boosted by getting refunds to collect the bottles and take them to a Containers for Change outlet.’

More than 800 million drink containers have been recycled through Containers for Change depots in the City of Logan since the scheme started in 2018.

For more information go to containerexchange.com.au