DUNGOG Shire Council has partnered with ReSmart to make it easier for residents to recycle soft plastics locally.
As of 1 March, residents can drop off soft plastics for free at the Dungog Waste Management Facility on Short Street, where they will be properly processed and repurposed through the new program.
“Without programs like this, soft plastics usually end up in landfills,” Council said in a statement.
“Through the new partnership with ReSmart, the materials collected will instead be repurposed into products such as oil or additives used in asphalt.
“It’s another small but important step towards reducing waste and building a more sustainable Dungog Shire.”
Soft plastics are flexible plastics that can’t go in your yellow recycling bin.
Items accepted include things like shopping bags, bread bags, chip packets and food wrappers.
Before dropping them off, please follow a few simple steps:
● Give them a quick clean
● Make sure they’re dry
● Remove any leftover food
Both clear and coloured soft plastics are accepted.
To learn more about the program, visit www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/News-Articles/Soft-Plastics-Recycling
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