Where to recycle in Logan

Recycling has evolved over time and there are now 6 principles of sustainability – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Repair and Re-Gift. Keep on reading to see what they mean for you.

Refuse: Refuse items that generate excess waste, like single-use plastic and buy items that are recyclable or refillable.

Say no to items you don’t need and consciously opt for locally sourced and environmentally friendly options when possible.

Reduce: Consume less and decrease the amount of waste you generate. This can be achieved through:

• Buying only what you need – avoid impulse shopping or buying more than necessary
• Purchasing reusable or refillable items – use ‘green’ bags instead of plastic and a reusable Keep Cup instead of a takeaway cup
• Buying in bulk or economy-sized – avoid single-serving products that result in more packaging waste

Reuse: Instead of throwing things away, use items for other purposes and purchase reusable items like refillable bottles.

Thrift shopping, sharing with friends and looking for second-hand items on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace are great ways to repurpose items or find something new without generating waste.

Check out these second-hand stores in Logan:

• ADRA Op Shop – Logan Central
• 1-World Charity Shops – Browns Plains and Underwood
• RSPCA Op Shop – Underwood
• Vinnies – Meadowbrook
• United Humanitarian OPSHOP – Underwood
• Vinnies – Loganlea
• Link Vision Op Shop – Hillcrest
• Salvos – Loganholme, Berrinba, Browns Plains, Logan Central, Underwood, Beenleigh
• Lifeline – Kingston
• Vinnies – Beenleigh

Repair: Fix whatever is broken instead of throwing it away to extend the lifespan of a product. If it cannot be repaired, look for a second-hand option before buying new.

Re-gift: If you have no use for an new item, pass it along to someone else or donate it to a charity.

Recycling: Recycling is the process of turning waste materials into new products for someone else to use. It’s important that we start viewing waste as a resource – after all, one man’s trash is another’s treasure.

Unless made from 100% metal or wood without paint or other treatments, furniture cannot be easily recycled and often ends up in landfill. Upcycling or refinishing furniture is a great option – explore the treasure trove at Heritage Park’s Logan Recycling Market for one-of-a-kind pieces you can bring back to life.

Check out these spots for recycling in Logan:

• Batteries
  • Aldi – Beenleigh
  • Battery World – Beenleigh
  • Ikea – Slacks Creek
  • Aldi – Slacks Creek

• Containers for Change
  • EnviroBank – Logan Central
  • Containers for Change – Loganholme
  • Return-It – Underwood
  • Scout Recycling Centre – Slacks Creek
  • Containers for Change – Logan Village
  • Browns Plains Bottles & Cans – Browns Plains
  • TOMRA Recycling Centre – Crestmead
  • The Exchange Shed – Jimboomba
  • Middle Green – Greenbank

• Clothing donations
  • Salvos – Loganholme, Berrinba, Browns Plains, Logan Central, Underwood, Beenleigh
  • Lifeline Shop – Logan Central
  • Lifeline Superstore – Loganholme
  • Vinnies – Slacks Creek
  • Salvos – Browns Plains
  • Lifeline – Browns Plains
  • Vinnies – Hillcrest
  • Lifeline – Marsden
  • Vinnies – Marsden

• Printer cartridges
  • AusPost – Beenleigh
  • AusPost – Woodridge
  • AusPost – Kingston
  • AusPost – Loganholme
  • AusPost – Logan Village
  • AusPost – Yarrabilba
  • Harvey Norman – Browns Plains
  • JB Hi-Fi – Browns Plains
  • AusPost – Jimboomba

• Soft plastics
  • Woolworths – Beenleigh
  • Woolworths – Logan Central
  • Woolworths – Loganholme
  • Woolworths – Cornubia
  • Woolworths – Meadowbrook
  • Woolworths – Underwood
  • Woolworths – Springwood
  • Woolworths – Logan Village
  • Coles – Yarrabilba
  • Coles – Browns Plains
  • Coles – Marsden
  • Coles Express – Jimboomba
  • Coles – Jimboomba
  • Woolworths – Greenbank

• Mobile phones
  • LCC Customer Service – Beenleigh
  • The Gadget People – Beenleigh
  • Telstra Store – Jimboomba

• LCC Waste Facility (Check LCC Website for accepted items)
  • Beenleigh Waste & Recycling Facility – Beenleigh
  • Logan Village Waste & Recycling Facility – Logan Village
  • Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility – Heritage Park
  • Greenbank Waste & Recycling Facility – New Beith

• Miscellaneous (toys, books, homewares, bedding and furniture)
  • Salvos – Loganholme, Berrinba, Browns Plains, Logan Central, Underwood, Beenleigh

For more information on everything recycling, head to the Logan City Council Recycling page for all services available.

Don’t forget to come along the Logan Eco Action Festival on 4 June to get more tips on reducing your footprint.