Solo Resource Recovery

Domestic Recycling Services
Solo Resource Recovery is committed to the development of new recycling initiatives and the enhancement of existing recycling services. The separation of waste and recovery of recyclable material will extend the life span of existing landfills. Recycling is also great for our environment. By recycling, we reduce the need for raw materials to make products.
Why Recycle?

To save energy –	By recycling we reduce our power consumption and, therefore, our output of harmful greenhouse gases from fossil fuel burning.

To save resources –	By recycling we reduce our demand for raw materials and therefore, our impact on the environment.

To reduce disposal costs –	It is becoming more and more expensive to dispose of our waste in land-fill sites and by other means. By recycling we reduce our contribution to pollution and waste disposal problems.

	Here at Solo Resource Recovery we provide Recyclables collection services in similar sized bins to those available for garbage collection. We are expert in providing a Recyclables collection service that is tailored to your demographics, budget and objectives. Automated side loading lifters are used to collect the MGBs and the vehicle can be engineered to accept either an undivided or a divided bin.

SCORR -	As an alternative to dedicated bins for garbage and recycling, our SCORR (Simultaneous Collection of Refuse and Recyclables) system and SCRAP (Simultaneous Collection of Recyclables and Paper/Cardboard) system work by placing a divider inside the wheelie bin, either at the time of assembly or retrofitted to existing bins in the field. The divider allows for separation of either garbage and recyclables or differing recyclables such as paper/cardboard and glass/cans/plastics. These systems have grown in popularity as they provide many benefits, including lower costs and a single bin collected weekly.

Recycling Household Waste
The four main ingredients of household rubbish are: * Organic matter * Glass * Paper * Metal

Organic matter -	Recycling organic waste is the simplest of the recycling processes and the easiest one to carry out out at home. The complete cycle from food to decomposition and back to food again can take as little as two years.

Glass –	When it is added to new glass, waste glass reduces the need for high furnace temperatures and so saves energy. Up to 100% of recycled glass can be added to the mix in a furnace. All this could be supplied by recycling household glass.

Paper –	Recycled paper is de-inked and then immersed in a chemical bath to separate its fibres. Certain papers have different recycling values, i.e. waste office paper is particularly useful as it is usually high quality paper that is lightly inked.

Metal –	Metal cans may contain steel, aluminum, tin lead or a number of these metals.

Please do not place the following items in your recycling bin:

	NO plastic bags NO garbage NO garden waste NO crockery or china NO takeaway or margarine containers NO mirror or plate glass NO hoses or pipes NO plastic furniture NO Styrofoam

Please place recyclables loosely in the bin, NOT in plastic bags. Please rinse all containers and remove lids as the lids are generally not recyclable. Learn how to get the most out of recycling with this practical recycling guide for your household. It’s full of pictures and contains all you need to know on how to recycle at home. Household Recycling Guide (166kB)

Recycling Services for Business

Paper Recycling:	To setup a paper recycling service for your office or business, contact your local Solo office. Contacts

Cardboard Recycling:	To setup a cardboard recycling service for your office or business, contact your local Solo office. Contacts

For more information on profiting from cleaner production, please got to www.environment.nsw.gov.au/cleaner_production/ippintro.htm

Recycling Services for Schools

Setting up a recycling system at your school is one of the best waysfor students to learn about managing waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You can recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminium and steel. For more information on recycling and waste wise schools, contact your local Solo office. Contacts

Recycling Services for Multi-Unit Dwellings

Contact your local Solo office to find out more about recycling services for your apartment or unit block. Contacts

Recycling Services for Festivals and Events

Each Council has a Festivals and Events Waste Management Service that includes rubbish bins and perhaps also recycling and compost bins. Contact your local Solo office for more information. Contacts
Back to Top ^

Home | Domestic | Business Solutions | Innovations | Contacts | EIS