From today, Inner West Council local government area residents can book a free HomeCycle collection with no limits on how much can be picked up, thanks to a new local recycling partnership.
The Council says the HomeCycle program is set to transform the way local residents recycle.
Locals now have access to an opt-in service that collects tricky-to-recycle materials directly from their doorstep. These materials include soft plastics, clothing and shoes (wearable and unwearable), E-waste and small household electronics, medicine packets, batteries, printer cartridges, bed linen, toys, coffee pods and X-rays.
Residents utilising the doorstep recycling service were previously limited to a maximum of two standard shopping bags for recycling collection. Now, there is no maximum quantity to the amount they can recycle, representing a significant expansion of soft plastics recycling in the Inner West, the Council said in a statement.
Deputy Mayor, Mat Howard, who put forward the pioneering circular economy notice of motion to Council last year, warmly welcomed the appointment of HomeCycle following a public tender process and said he was excited by the potential of the new partnership.
“This new service will transform the way our residents recycle. We’re very excited to be delivering an accessible recycling solution for all those odd items you have lying around. Now, an increased number of Inner West households have a way to sustainably dispose of them – knowing they’ll go on to have another life out of landfill,” said Cr Howard.
“With NSW set to run out of landfill space by 2030, we know we’re facing a waste crisis. We also understand the huge cost of living pressures facing our local community. We are very proud to be offering a quick, free and accessible way for our residents to do their bit on both fronts.”
HomeCycle bookings will open today, Monday 3 March, with pickups starting Tuesday 11 March.
