Aldi Australia Stocks Worm Farms This Weekend

From Saturday 3rd March, 2012,  Aldi are Selling Worm Farm Kits for AUD$50.00.  I guess it's just for the week,  so make sure you call your branch for stock,  before you jump in the car and burn some carbons.

Parramatta E-Waste Collection Day

For one day only! Recycle your unwanted electronic waste and make a difference!

When: Saturday, 25th Feb 2012, 9:00am to 3:30pm
Where: Off James Ruse Drive, Rosehill (Next to Rosehill Bowling Club)
Who: Parramatta LGA residents only
Cost: FREE
The following ARE acceptable:

• Monitors & Computers
• Computer Peripherals
• Televisions & Home Entertainment
• Computer Parts
• Kitchen Appliances
• Mobile phones & Cartridges

The following ARE NOT accepted:

• Business Waste
• Cracked Monitors & Televisions
• Batteries
• Whitegoods and Air Conditioners
• Any items considered to pose an OH&S risk or unable to be carried by 2 people.

For more information about The e-waste project, phone 9806 5544.

Leichardt Council Electronic (e-waste) drop-off recycling day

Electronic (e-waste) drop-off recycling day

18 Feb 2012
9.00am - 3.00pm
Cintra Park Carpark, Crane St, Concord.

View map for entry and exit points: Cintra Park car park

Accepted

Computers: hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, faxes and cables.
Home entertainment: TV's, DVD and CD players, sound systems, games and consoles.

Not-accepted

White goods: fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers and air conditioners. Leichhardt Council has a separate book-in service for whitegoods and metals.
Lighting: fluorescent tubes and halogen lights.
Hazardous waste: smoke detectors, chemicals and broken glass.
For a full list of accepted and non-accepted items visit Computers / TV's - E-waste (electronic wastes)
What else do I need to know?

• The e-Waste 'drop off' day is free to local residents of Leichhardt & Canada Bay Councils (please provide proof of residency)
• Pack your e-Waste securely and drive safely.
• On arrival, follow the traffic controller's instructions and do not alight from your vehicle unless instructed. Staff will unload your vehicle for you.

Try selling your working goods at SecondHandSaturday!

Please support the day by keeping e-Waste out of your garbage bin or general household collection in readiness for this great initiative.

Gladesville Farmers Market - Sydney, Saturday

Finally got to this groups Riverside Organic Farmers Market last Saturday.  It's been some time since we become aware of this market, but the sun came out in Sydney, so off we went.
Well organised, clean and piped music from somewhere in the background.

Didn't specifically go there to buy anything, but walked away with 1L of Certified Greek Olive Oil and a loaf of excellent Banana Bread.  Generous tastings of both were offered before we bought or made a decision and it was only on leaving the site that we raced back and made our purchases.

Also I wanted to mention the very high quality of produce I viewed from a discreet distance at the Uber Goodness stall.  If I was shopping for veges or fruit on that day, then that would have been my stop...

If you are on the North side of Sydney, then this address is just a spit (or throw) from Lane Cove.  Details of this revitalised Farmers Market address are below:

Organic Farmers Market
Gladesville
Riverside Girls High School
Cnr Victoria & Huntleys Point Road
Gladesville, NSW 2111
Saturdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Earth Basics FYSHWICK, Canberra

Earth Basics in Fyshwick, Canberra is now stocking Bokashi One Buckets and Mix.  301 Canberra Ave, Phone: 02 6280 4128

Dr Earth, Newtown, Sydney

Bokashi One Buckets & Mix now available @ Dr Earth in Newtown, Sydney: 287-289 King Street Newtown, Sydney, NSW 2042, Phone: 02 9519 3495.

Marrickville Council - Household and Chemical Cleanout and e-Waste Day

It's time to CleanOut your household chemical clutter and unused e-Waste items- the right way. These events are scheduled quarterly throughout the year to encourage residents to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and e-Waste that has been stored in garages and sheds for many years, unused and unwanted. This service is provided free of charge.
The events will be held at the Marrickville Council Technical Centre, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters from 9.00-3.30pm on the following dates:

• Saturday 12 May 2012
• Saturday 4 August 2012
• Saturday 10 November 2012

(PLEASE NOTE ENTRY IS VIA BOLTON STREET AND EXIT VIA UNWINS BRIDGE ROAD - LEFT HAND TURN ONLY)

So if you have old paints, gas bottles, fluorescent tubes, batteries, motor oils, household cleaners, computers, TVs, cameras and other electronic waste simply bring them to Marrickville Council's FREE household chemical and e-Waste drop off day. All brands of e-Waste will be accepted including all computer, home office, entertainment equipment and toys. All items will be recycled and diverted from landfill to protect our environment.

This initiative will help ensure safer homes and a cleaner environment, significantly reducing waste and increasing recycling.

Important points to remember:
Please remember to pack unwanted chemicals in secure containers and carefully transport the waste to the drop off point to ensure that the chemicals do not leak or spill.

• Please refrain from leaving chemicals and e-Waste items outside the gate after opening hours as it is dangerous and will be treated as an illegal dumping matter. No materials can be dropped off or accepted at Marrickville Council Technical Centre prior to, or after this date unless advertised.
• If you cannot attend on the above date, please see the 'Chemical Cleanout Flyer' at the bottom of this page for alternative dates and locations. Note however that this is for Household Chemical Cleanout items only, not e-Waste.
• Never mix chemicals as this may produce dangerous reactions.
• Wherever possible keep all chemicals in their original containers.
• Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well sealed. If you do not know what is in the container, label it UNKNOWN CHEMICAL.
• Liquid can leak during transport. Wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper and place them into sturdy plastic bags, then pack in plastic buckets or trays.
• Keep household chemicals away from passengers, e.g. in the boot.

Please click here for a complete list of items that can be dropped off on the day.