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Rethink Waste Tasmania’s partner Circular North has opened applications for the 2026 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants, supporting northern Tasmanian communities to reuse more and buy less. This initiative helps accelerate the region’s transition to a circular economy by supporting innovative and practical projects that reduce landfill waste, improve recycling, and extend the life […]

ReThink Waste Tasmania has partnered with Libraries Tasmania to bring waste education directly into communities across the state. Starting this December, we’re delivering a free 4-part workshop series designed to empower Tasmanians with practical skills to avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. These hands-on sessions will run monthly through to March 2026, visiting nine library […]

Declutter, save money, and help the planet at the same time? The Garage Sale Trail is back – bigger and better than ever – giving Tasmanians the chance to give items a second life and keep them out of landfill.

ReThink Waste is proud to support The Great Unwaste – an inspiring new initiative already making a difference in tackling household food waste across Australia.

Every Tasmanian household deserves a safe clean-out! Starting this September, FREE household hazardous waste disposal events are rolling out across the state—from Hobart to Smithton and everywhere in between.

Rethink Waste Tasmania is seeking an Engagement Officer to join our team with NRM North / Circular North located in Launceston. If you’re passionate about waste reduction, resource recovery and love getting out in the community this job is for you.

Thanks to the launch of the ground-breaking Tasmanian Reuse Impact Study, presented in partnership with the Tasmanian Waste & Resource Recovery Board, Tasmanians can now see the real value of charitable reuse. This study is the first to provide comprehensive datasets quantifying the triple bottom line impact of reuse in Tasmania—measuring environmental, economic, and social benefits. It follows the Monash University National Reuse Measurement Guidelines, ensuring world-leading accuracy and reliability.

On May 1, 2025, Tasmania launched its long-awaited Recycle Rewards program, a container refund scheme offering a 10-cent refund for every eligible drink container returned. This initiative aims to reduce litter, promote recycling, and support local communities across the state.

ReThink Waste supports support the Waste NoT Awards, an initiative of Circular North, which honours individuals, schools, businesses, and communities across northern Tasmania for their innovative efforts in reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

What happens to CD’s and DVD’s? The collected CDS & DVDS are sent to Terracycle for recycling with 98% of the product can be reused.

X-ray films contain silver in the form of halides, which can be extracted and converted into pure silver, which then can be reused.

Reading glasses are sent to Lions Recycle for Sight Australia. An initiative to deliver used glasses to those in need and reduce landfill.

What happens to old cartridges? All of the cartridges are sent back to Close the Loop ™ in Melbourne and hand sorted and their brand and type recorded.

What happens to mobile phones and accessories? More than 95% of the materials in mobile phones, like metals, plastic, and glass can be reused into other products.

In South Africa a plastics company, Zibo, buys the bread tags for a small amount per kilo. The tags (high impact polystyrene, type 6 plastic) are recycled, being made into seedling trays. The proceeds are used to provide wheelchairs for the needy.

What happens to batteries when they are no longer needed and how are they recycled? They are recycled are processed to recover the plastics and metals, some of which are used to manufacture new batteries.

Rethink Waste Tasmania is a partnership between Cradle Coast Waste Management Group, Circular North, and TasWaste South—supported by the by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

Rethink Waste Tasmania’s partner Circular North has announced the launch of its Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants for 2025.

TasWaste South is hosting two Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days this March, giving residents of southern Tasmania a free and safe way to dispose of unwanted household and garden chemicals. Many household chemicals cannot be disposed of in regular bins or waste transfer stations. This event provides the perfect opportunity to clear out hazardous items […]

Free household hazardous waste collections across northern Tasmania help residents safety dispose of everyday chemicals around the home. Household hazardous waste collections refer to the collection of chemicals not usually able to be collected at waste transfer stations due to safety risks.

Hobart City Council endorsed the new 2040 Climate Ready Hobart Strategy with ambitious waste goals for the City and our community This involves the following. For more information see 2040 Climate Ready Hobart Strategy

A free household hazardous waste collection will be held in North West Tasmania, November 15-30th. Check the image below for dates and venues.

A series of free household hazardous waste collections are taking place across northern Tasmania this October and November to help residents safety dispose of everyday chemicals around the home. Household hazardous waste collections refer to the collection of chemicals not usually able to be collected at waste transfer stations due to safety risks. On specific […]

Bring your household chemicals for free & safe disposal! In the month of May, there will be the opportunity to dispose of any unwanted household and garden chemicals across Northern Tasmania. This includes: Please see below for collection days, times, and locations available for the free and safe disposal of your household chemicals. For safety […]