Recycling Myths

All plastics are recyclable. Answer: False

Bottles and rigid containers made from (PETE (1), HDPE (2) and PP (5) are able to be recycled in Tasmania. 

Everything with a chasing arrows symbol is recyclable. Answer: False

The symbol (resin code) indicates the type of plastic and item is made of, not its recyclability. 

Items must be thoroughly washed. Answer: False 

Items need to be emptied but not perfectly clean. Food residue is a bigger issue when recycling than grease. 

Recycling goes to landfill anyway. Answer: False

Recycling from kerbside bins is taken to a transfer station located at Ti-Tree bend, where it is loaded onto a larger truck and transported to Spreyton. It is here that items are sorted into like products and shipped to manufactures to turn it into new products. 

Contamination of a single recycling bin can see a whole truck load sent to landfill there is reduced material quality or safety hazard for workers. Common contamination are clean, recycled material placed into plastic bags, sharps and needles and clothing.