You may have noticed the colourful trailer, which has been parked in our Esdale Street car park for a number of months.
This recycling trailer is one of Council’s collection points around the Whitehorse municipality for e-waste (electronic waste) and reusable clothing and household items.
Pictured using the trailer to drop off their reusable items are U3A members Lorraine Fowles and Gary Walker.
Why our Council provides these services
Textile and electronic waste (e-waste) are two of the fastest growing waste streams in Melbourne. Textile waste makes up approximately 4% of waste sent to landfill and remains one of the top five items incorrectly put in the recycling bins, while electronic waste has been banned from landfill since 1 July 2019.
You can learn more about Council’s Reusable Items Collection Options here
Whitehorse Council still encourages donations of reusable items to local charities but recommends calling ahead to see if the item is acceptable or needed prior to donating.