Halve Waste

02/09/2026

As you tackle your spring cleaning, take a moment to think about where unwanted items end up.

Before throwing things away:
• Donate usable items to local charities
• Sell or gift items online
• Recycle what you can
• Keep reusable items out of landfill

A little extra effort can make a big difference for our environment.

24/08/2026

Have you heard of the Repair Café but never been along? 🔧🪡🚲

This is the perfect opportunity to come and see what it's all about!

The amazing volunteers at Repair Café Albury-Wodonga help repair a range of household items for free, helping to save money and keep useful items out of landfill. From bike repairs and sewing to sharpening, jewellery, small appliances and device help, there's something for everyone.

📅 Saturday 5 September
📍 Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre
⏰ 10am to 1pm

Whether you have something that needs fixing or you're simply curious, come along, meet the volunteers and see the magic of repair in action!

On a roll!
Our next repair cafe will feature bike repairs just in time for spring.
All our regular repair stations will also return: device help, sewing (no alterations), woodwork, sharpening, battery-operated appliances and jewellery.
Hope to see you there!

Our next session is:
🗓️ 5th September 2026
📍 Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre (near Hyphen Library Gallery)
🕰️ 10am to 1pm

17/08/2026

Well done to the Year 9 Science students at St Paul's College!

Working with Halve Waste, students recently visited the Albury Waste Management Centre and carried out a school waste audit to better understand what happens to our waste and how we can reduce it.

The results showed just how much waste could be diverted from landfill through better recycling, composting and reuse practices. Students are now analysing the data and developing solutions for their school.

We love seeing students tackle real-world sustainability challenges and create positive change in their communities.

♻️ Interested in bringing a waste audit or waste education experience to your school?

To learn how your students can get involved visit https://halvewaste.com.au/education/

13/08/2026

We're looking for our next Halve Waste Education Officer!

Do you enjoy working with schools, community groups and local businesses?

This role combines education, sustainability and community engagement to help reduce waste and improve recycling across our region.

You'll deliver school programs, facilitate tours and workshops, and help inspire positive environmental action in our communities.

📍 Based in Albury (at the Albury Waste Management Centre)

⏰ Applications close 16 August 2026

Apply here: https://fa-ewfo-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/951?mode=location

10/08/2026

WE'RE HIRING! Looking for a job where you can inspire people, get out into the community, and make a real difference?

One day you're leading a waste facility tour.
The next you're teaching students about recycling.
Then you're running a workshop with a local community group.

Sound like your kind of work?

We're looking for a Halve Waste Education Officer to help bring sustainability to life across our region.

This role is all about connecting with people, delivering engaging education programs, and helping our community, schools and businesses take action to reduce waste.

If you love educating, inspiring and empowering others, we'd love to hear from you.

Based in Albury | Permanent Part-Time

Apply here: https://fa-ewfo-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/951/?mode=location

Applications close 16 August 2026.

04/08/2026

Keep Recycling Loose

Bagged recyclables including those in plastic and paper bags can’t be sorted properly at recycling facilities. When items are bagged, they’re often treated as contamination and end up in landfill.

Why it matters
At the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), recyclables are sorted by machines and people. Loose items can be identified and separated, but bags don’t break open meaning recyclable material inside is missed.

What to do
• Place recyclables loose in your yellow‑lidded bin
• No plastic bags
• No paper bags

Check other common recycling items visit https://halvewaste.com.au/recycling-waste/

04/08/2026

The way you dispose of rubbish is changing in October.

The new 3 bin system is an initiative to make the most of our waste, and turn it into resources that can be used to help the community.

Your general waste bin is for standard household waste. You can use it for items like food packaging, broken crockery, and other non-recyclable items.

Your new lime green lidded organics bin is for organic items like food scraps and garden prunings. You can put in items like fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, fish, and bones.

Your new yellow lidded recycling bin is for recyclables. You can use it for items like hard plastic containers, aluminium and steel cans, paper, and cardboard.

To find out more go to https://halvewaste.com.au/making-the-big-difference-2/

26/07/2026

What goes in the Yellow-lidded bin?

The yellow bin is for clean, loose recyclables only.
✓ Clean paper and cardboard
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Aluminium and steel cans
✓ Hard plastic containers (rinsed)
X No plastic bags
X No food or liquids
X No nappies or textiles
X No bagged recyclables

Find the right bin fast: https://halvewaste.com.au/recycling-waste/

24/07/2026

Today, why don't you recycle your blister packs by dropping them to the closest location!