Working together with Councils to simplify recycling

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The problem

Councils face significant challenges in managing residential recycling habits. Despite having infrastructure such as CRC’s and charity shops, these facilities have limited influence on how residents recycle beyond simply directing them there.

Confusion among residents about correct disposal methods often leads to recyclables ending up in landfill or in the wrong bin.

The absence of effective measurement and reporting tools complicates data collection crucial for Council reporting.

See below how we support councils:

Our Services

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Doorstep Collection

Our Doorstep collection service simplifies recycling by reducing contamination and decreasing red bin usage at home. We engage residents through social media and community management, making recycling both fun and convenient.

    • Choose the number of collections per resident.

    • Budget determined upfront with no minimum requirement.

    • Each collection includes up to 120L (or 4 bags).

    • Pay only for completed pickups.

    • Residents can book and pay for additional bags.

    • Get your personalised 24/7 live report.

    • Comprehensive communication packs included.

    • Customer service provided for your residents.

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Community Recycling Events

Our Community Recycling Events unite residents, reduce landfill waste during cleanups, and offer a turnkey solution with managed logistics.

    • Turnkey solution to reduce waste in your community.

    • Receive launch and ongoing communication packs from RecycleSmart.

    • Coordinate with RecycleSmart for effective co-promotion.

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CRC Collections

We offer a budget-friendly solution for councils to fill gaps in recycling programs. Choose from a catalogue of over 100 items to enhance recycling at your CRC.

    • Storage solutions provided.

    • Pickup and pricing on-demand.

    • Pay per collection.

    • One free training session provided.

    • Communication packs for your residents.

    • Live impact report.

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Recycling Hub Collections

We collect from recycling stations in your libraries, town halls, or other community hubs. These hubs increase drop-off points, making recycling more accessible and closer to residents, reducing travel distance, and diverting more waste from landfills. We can also provide the recycling hub on lease!

    • RecycleSmart provides storage solutions.

    • Choose your items.

    • Pickup and pricing on-demand.

    • Training provided for your staff.

    • Communication packs for your residents.

    • Live impact report.

Download our info pack

We collect:

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Soft plastics

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Textiles

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E-waste

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Misfits

Measurable Impact

We weigh the material collected and do a visual estimate of the contents of each bag. We relay this back to participating Councils on a monthly basis for reporting and promotional purposes.

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The ReSmart app

Our app, with over 100,000 downloads, serves as Australia's leading recycling database. It helps residents recycle over hundreds of items and provides information on local waste management services. The app also helps to facilitate streamlined communication to residents and empowers them with their very own personal impact feature!

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Our council partners

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Contact us.

For more information on any of our services, or to see a sample report, get in touch at councils@resmart.co