Bokashi One Buckets & Mix now available @ Dr Earth in Newtown, Sydney: 287-289 King Street Newtown, Sydney, NSW 2042, Phone: 02 9519 3495.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Thursday, 9 February 2012
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:
(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 click here for a complete list of items that can be dropped off on the day.
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.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
City of Sydney E-Waste Drop Off Date (Sunday 3rd June 2012)
Bring your E-waste City of Sydney's Bay Street Depot in Ultimo (corner of Bay and Macarthur Street), between 9am and 3pm. Park in Broadway Shopping Centre and do some Easter Shopping and lessen the footprint on the environment by joining the two trips together.
Do you have broken TVs, monitors, computers and mobile phones that you no longer want or need? If you are a City of Sydney resident, you can recycle them for free by dropping them off at our quarterly e-waste recycling days. No booking is required.
2012 Collection dates
- Sunday 3 June
- Sunday 9 September
- Sunday 2 December
What’s the problem with e-waste?
E-waste is electronic waste and can contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury which can leach into waterways and cause irreparable environmental and human harm when sent to landfill . In Australia, E-waste is growing at three times the rate of ordinary household waste. Australians generate 140,000 tonnes of e-waste each year.
What items can be dropped off?
- All computer parts
- Cameras
- CDs and DVDs and tapes
- Cordless tools (eg drills)
- Desktops
- DVD players
- Electronic components
- Electronic games
- Fax machines
- Floppy disks and CD drives
- Hairdryers
- Household batteries
- Joysticks
- Landline phones
- Laptops
- Lead acid batteries
- Microwaves
- Mobile phones
- Monitors
- Network equipment
- Photocopiers
- Printers
- Projectors
- Scanners
- Servers
- Speakers
- Switching gear
- Televisions
- Vacuum cleaners
- Video recorders
Items not accepted
- Car batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and energy savings light globes
- Hazardous waste, like chemicals, paints and pesticides
- Smoke alarms
Bring along: ID and proof of address.
If you are bringing small or easy-to-carry items, we encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transport to reduce congestion and carbon emissions.
Recycling e-waste is important
Recycling saves energy and precious natural resources like water, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming. Between 95 and 98 per cent of all E-waste collected on the day will be recovered and reused.
To help Australia keep E-waste out of landfill, the City supports a national scheme for managing electronic waste – where producers are responsible for recycling products at the end of their useful life.
Do you have broken TVs, monitors, computers and mobile phones that you no longer want or need? If you are a City of Sydney resident, you can recycle them for free by dropping them off at our quarterly e-waste recycling days. No booking is required.
2012 Collection dates
- Sunday 3 June
- Sunday 9 September
- Sunday 2 December
What’s the problem with e-waste?
E-waste is electronic waste and can contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury which can leach into waterways and cause irreparable environmental and human harm when sent to landfill . In Australia, E-waste is growing at three times the rate of ordinary household waste. Australians generate 140,000 tonnes of e-waste each year.
What items can be dropped off?
- All computer parts
- Cameras
- CDs and DVDs and tapes
- Cordless tools (eg drills)
- Desktops
- DVD players
- Electronic components
- Electronic games
- Fax machines
- Floppy disks and CD drives
- Hairdryers
- Household batteries
- Joysticks
- Landline phones
- Laptops
- Lead acid batteries
- Microwaves
- Mobile phones
- Monitors
- Network equipment
- Photocopiers
- Printers
- Projectors
- Scanners
- Servers
- Speakers
- Switching gear
- Televisions
- Vacuum cleaners
- Video recorders
Items not accepted
- Car batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and energy savings light globes
- Hazardous waste, like chemicals, paints and pesticides
- Smoke alarms
Bring along: ID and proof of address.
If you are bringing small or easy-to-carry items, we encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transport to reduce congestion and carbon emissions.
Recycling e-waste is important
Recycling saves energy and precious natural resources like water, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming. Between 95 and 98 per cent of all E-waste collected on the day will be recovered and reused.
To help Australia keep E-waste out of landfill, the City supports a national scheme for managing electronic waste – where producers are responsible for recycling products at the end of their useful life.
At-home goals for the new year
Great Article from Arab Emirates.
"I'm also going to start recycling kitchen waste using Bokashi, the indoor composting system"
Reference Selina Denman, (The National)
"I'm also going to start recycling kitchen waste using Bokashi, the indoor composting system"
Reference Selina Denman, (The National)
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Thursday, 20 October 2011
City of Sydney E-Waste Drop Off Date
•Sunday 4 December
Bring your E-waste City of Sydney's Bay Street Depot in Ultimo (corner of Bay and Macarthur Street), between 9am and 3pm.
Park in Broadway Shopping Centre and do some Christmas Shopping and lessen the footprint on the environment by joining the two trips together.
Bring your E-waste City of Sydney's Bay Street Depot in Ultimo (corner of Bay and Macarthur Street), between 9am and 3pm.
Park in Broadway Shopping Centre and do some Christmas Shopping and lessen the footprint on the environment by joining the two trips together.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Bokashi Composting Australia @ Sydneys Better Homes & Gardens Live (Stand G23)
Bokashi Composting Australia will have their Kitchen Composting System On-Show & For Sale at Special Prices at this weekends Sydney Showground/Sydney Olympic Park event. 23-25 September , 2011. Stand G23
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Footprints Eco Festival
As a visitor, I would confirm a great day had by all, last Sunday, in Sydneys Whites Creek Valley Parklands, The sun shone through and it was well delivered, thanks to all the organisers and contributors.
Friday, 19 August 2011
What does the Bokashi Bucket mean to your household?
Now that you have your kitchen composting system, can you share some good feedback to encourage other adopters?
Monday, 30 May 2011
Leichhardt Council Sells Bokashi Buckets
How can I get a Compost bin, Wormfarm or Bokashi Bucket?
Bokashi Buckets and Bokashi mix can be bought and collected at Council’s Citizen Service Centre or you can download an Order Form below and forward it with payment by cheque to the Citizen Service Centre and your Bokashi Bucket will be delivered.Willoughby Council Sells Bokashi Buckets
Willoughby Council sells Bokashi Buckets (plus starter mix) to residents. Bokashi Buckets cost $64 (includes one bag of starter mix). Bokashi Buckets can be picked up from the Help and Service Centre on level 4, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood.
You can either pay over the counter at the Help and Service Centre by cheque, cash or credit card, or post a cheque to Willoughby City Council, P.O. Box 57, Chatswood, NSW 2057, with a note saying what it’s for and with an address for delivery. To find out more, call 9777 1000. (Please note that all credit card transactions incur a 1% fee.)
You can either pay over the counter at the Help and Service Centre by cheque, cash or credit card, or post a cheque to Willoughby City Council, P.O. Box 57, Chatswood, NSW 2057, with a note saying what it’s for and with an address for delivery. To find out more, call 9777 1000. (Please note that all credit card transactions incur a 1% fee.)
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Parramatta E-Waste Collection Day
Where
When
4th Jun 2011 9:00am-2:00pm
The E-waste Project aims to assist residents in the disposal of e-waste that is safe and environmentally responsible, it ensures maximum waste is diverted from landfill and precious resources are recovered. By 2020, it is predicted that an approx. 700 million items of e-waste will be disposed as per Office of Environment and Heritage. Without a proper e-waste scheme, these items will end up in landfill.
The following are acceptable..
NOT Accepted:
Off James Ruse Drive, Rosehill (Next to Rosehill Bowling Club)
When
4th Jun 2011 9:00am-2:00pm
The E-waste Project aims to assist residents in the disposal of e-waste that is safe and environmentally responsible, it ensures maximum waste is diverted from landfill and precious resources are recovered. By 2020, it is predicted that an approx. 700 million items of e-waste will be disposed as per Office of Environment and Heritage. Without a proper e-waste scheme, these items will end up in landfill.
The following are acceptable..
- Monitors and Computers
- Computer Peripherals
- Televisions & Home Entertainment
- Computer Parts
- Kitchen Appliances
- Mobile Phones & Cartriges
NOT Accepted:
- Cracked Monitors & Televisions
- Batteries
- Whitegoods and Air Conditioners
- Any items considered to pose an OH&S risk or unabled to be carried by 2 people
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