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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.