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Ready for a clean-out? From old cleaning products and garden chemicals to batteries and pool supplies, our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection makes it easy to clear them out, safely and responsibly. No stress. No cost to you. Just a simple way to tidy up your home or shed and hand everything over to our […]

Heard about our schools program and want to know more? Join us at the Tasmanian Educational Leaders Conference 2026 for live demos of the Waste Audit Toolkit, a first look at our new Schools Program Booklet, and discussions with your local engagement officers. Come find us to discover how ReThink Waste can help you Be […]

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

If you live in northern Tasmania and still have old garden chemicals, cleaning products or other tricky household products lying around, there’s still time to safely dispose of them at Circular North’s free Household Hazardous Waste Collection events this March. Since 2024, northern Tasmanians have already kept over 10 tonnes of hazardous waste out of […]

ReThink Waste Tasmania is coming to Agfest 2026, and we’re bringing hands-on activities, free creative workshops, and all the answers to your trickiest “what goes where” questions. Whether you’re a family with curious kids, a teacher looking for something to get your class excited about, or a community group wanting to do more, come find […]

Want to make sustainability learning practical and memorable for your students in 2026 without extra work or costs? The ReThink Waste Schools Program brings hands-on, curriculum-aligned waste education directly to schools across Tasmania, making it easier for teachers and inspiring for students.  Our Engagement Officers deliver tailored 40-minute incursions that align with V9 of the Australian F-10 Curriculum for […]

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.