Sustainability

This term lots of grades at SMPS are learning about waste and recycling. So far, they have learnt about how to sort waste into the correct bin. 

Did you know empty aerosol cans can be recycled, but not long life milk or juice cartons?

If you would like more information about what goes in each bin, please find current City of Melbourne information below!

What can go in your recycling bin:

• hard or rigid plastic bottles and containers
• paper and cardboard including clean pizza boxes (no waxed or greasy cardboard)
• aluminium cans, foil (scrunch into a ball) and trays
• steel cans
• empty aerosol cans
• glass bottles and jars (that have contained food or drink).

What can’t go in your recycling bin:

• soft plastics (such as food wrappers, plastic bags and chip packets)
• cling wrap
• bagged garbage or bagged recycling
• long life milk or juice cartons
• nappies or baby wipes
• expanded polystyrene and foam (including meat trays)
• window glass, glassware, mirrors, Pyrex and crockery
• food or garden waste
• textiles and clothing
• batteries and electronic waste
• syringes
• waxed cardboard.

Link for more details: 

Guide to recycling and waste in the City of Melbourne | City of Melbourne