Many Australian families try to recycle today, but stop and look first before you start putting everything in the yellow bin. Some products look deceptively reusable, but they are not. We have everyday products that we can’t reuse, so we need to get rid of them safely. This is a misconception if you think you will reuse each of your products, so here is a list of non-reusable items that are usually found in the family.

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Here is a list of reusable items commonly found in households:

Disposable nappies

Australian households use 3.75 million disposable nappies every day. Single-use nappies are made of composite material and are not recyclable if contaminated by human waste. So, get rid of the organic waste bin, not the recycle bin!

Paper or cardboard pots

Food residues and grease can affect the recycling process. These contaminants can slow down or jam the recycling machine. It’s best to keep your pizza box, Chinese takeaway carton or Uber Eats bags in the bin. The rule is that if it is contaminated by Greece, you can consider it binding.

Paper and plastic cups

Like food containers and cartons, paper and plastic cups used to hold liquids of any kind should also be discarded. Also, paper cups used to hold hot drinks like coffee and tea are usually coated with plastic to prevent spills. We all know that plastic cannot be recycled. Stop throwing your takeaway cups in the recycle bin. Instead, place it in the organic skip bin.

Building materials

Construction materials such as tiles, plasterboard, etc. must be removed by a professional skip bin hire by a Brisbane company. Landfills are dedicated to these operators to remove waste from your building. It is illegal to keep building waste in your household waste. If you are undergoing renovations or construction, a skip bin will be needed to remove the amount of building waste that is generated. You can easily rent a skip bin, load garbage into it, and collect it.

The Styrofoam

When you buy a new television, the cardboard box that came with the television is reusable, but not its protective Styrofoam that protects the television. So, throw it in the skip bin with the rest of your spring-cleaning trash.

A piece of paper

It is not a good practice to tear paper and throw it in the recycling bin. It is better to dispose of scrap paper with organic waste. When the paper is torn it loses its fiber structure and does not retain its shape, which makes the recycling process difficult.

Towels, cervix, tissue paper

If the paper is damaged, it may compromise the recycling process. If you use a kitchen towel to spray on the kitchen counter, discard it and don’t leave it in the recycle bin. If you use a cotton ball to clean your makeup, throw it away. Do not reuse it if it is contaminated.

Plastic

Did you know that not all types of plastic are recyclable? There are two types of plastic. Thermoset vs. Thermoplastic. Thermoplastics are recyclable and can be recycled into new products and therefore recyclable. Thermoset plastics, on the other hand, contain ‘polymers’ that are immutable. The plastic bags you use in the supermarket are not recyclable. Even coffee cups are not recyclable.

Computer and electronic waste

Electronic waste is a growing problem for every country. Almost every family has one or two old computers, mobile phones, and televisions in their garage. The best way to remove these is to call a professional skip bin remover and take them to a specialist recycler who can safely handle the hazardous substances in them.

Ceramic

Your broken garden pot is not recyclable. Crockery, kitchen utensils, and dinnerware that are broken should not be left for recycling. Store them safely in the garage, and throw them away with the rest of the trash when you next rent a skip bin.

Bottle caps and jar tops

Loose bottle caps are not recyclable. These items are small and can easily get stuck on recycling machines. Some bottle caps are made of unalterable plastic material. Large plastic lids, however, can be recycled. These include yogurt lids, ice cream jar lids, etc.

Battery

All types of batteries are non-reusable, so do not leave them with your other reusable batteries. This includes the lithium battery of your mobile phone.

Small metal and its

Small pieces of metal, wire and foil are not recyclable, although the material itself is recyclable. Usually, small pieces of metal are removed in the sorting process before going to the machine so that you do no good to the recycling agency by adding to their workload.

Laminated paper

If you have a ton of Christmas wrapping papers, don’t recycle them! Foil-coated, glitter, laminated wrapping paper with the photographic film is not recyclable. So, check before throwing.

Asbestos

Special skip bin company service is required for asbestos material. Australia has specific rules for asbestos disposal. If you need this service, please be clear with your Skip Bin Hire company before hiring their service.

You can use a scaffold rented skip bins hire to safely dispose of reusable products. Our skilled staff will take care of your waste and ensure that your waste is disposed of safely.