Rethink waste

Waste is more than what we throw away. More than half of the material placed in general waste wheelie bins across the city could be reused, recycled or composted instead of sent to landfill. By seeing items as valuable resources rather than rubbish, we can :

  • reduce our environmental impact
  • send less to landfill
  • create a more sustainable future for our city.

Through education, innovation and resource recovery initiatives, Council is helping residents, businesses and industry to rethink waste. You can do your part by:

  • reducing what you buy new
  • composting food and garden waste
  • using items for as long as possible
  • repairing instead of replacing
  • recycling items correctly
  • choosing products made from recycled materials
  • supporting local businesses that make sustainable choices.

Waste education programs and resources

Council offers waste education programs to help reduce, sort and better manage waste in the region.

Moreton Bay Waste Warrior competition

City of Moreton Bay’s Waste Warrior Competition invites schools to tackle food waste with practical campaigns, student leadership and a chance to win prizes.

Sustainable waste campaigns

Clean Up Australia Day, Composting Awareness Week, Trash to Treasure Tour, Plastic Free July, National Recycling Week and other waste events.

Rethink waste for business

Strategies and resources to help businesses reduce and better manage waste.

Composting food and garden materials

Garden waste and your fruit and vegetable scraps can all be composed. Find information on the different composting methods to suit your lifestyle.

Reducing household food waste

Reducing food waste can help you save $2,000 yearly and stops 15.3 million tonnes of food from going to landfill.

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