How We Recycle at Zero Waste SA

In Zero Waste SA, unlike most offices, each workstation does not have its own waste bin. Instead, several small bins are used by all staff for the small volume of residual material that cannot be recycled.

A comprehensive set of recycling systems set up in Zero Waste SA allows us to handle most materials so that very little waste goes to landfill.

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In our office, space for bins is allocated in the utility area for a range of collection bins including (the colour of collection receptacles may vary from office to office):

  • blue and red 240-litre wheelie bin, for paper and cardboard
  • red 240-litre wheelie bin for a range of comingled items such as cans, glass and plastic bottles
  • orange 240-litre wheelie bin for confidential paper (to be shredded and recycled)
  • yellow 240-litre wheelie bin for soft plastics (e.g. cling wrap, food and stationery packaging etc)
  • a smaller bin for deposit containers.

wormfarmsWe also have two worm farms which convert food waste into compost. In 2008 we diverted 452.50litres of kitchen waste from landfill. The highly nutritious worm casings and liquid are collected by staff for use in their home gardens. Read our fact sheet about worm farms.

 

 

 

Signage is vital if you want staff to put recyclable materials in the correct bin. Here is Zero Waste SA’s signage for download: 

Comingled (Word, 710 kb)

Confidential (Word, 711kb)

Rubbish/Landfill Prompt  (Word, 246kb)

Paper and Cardboard (Word, 711kb)