Mobile resource launched to help recycling in diverse communities

Disposing of household problem waste is now easier than ever for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in NSW thanks to an accessible, best-practice recycling guide.

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched an innovative mobile resource designed to assist CALD communities safely dispose and recycle household problem waste such as paint, oils, gas bottles, and batteries.

The mobile resource is called the Accessible Participant Pack (A.P.P.), and is available in seven languages: Arabic, Assyrian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Using a range of interactive features, the resource developed by Cultural Perspectives, aims to educate users on best-practice disposal and recycling for household problem wastes that cannot be recycled in regular bins.

EPA Director of Major Programs Alex Young said that disposing and recycling of waste in the right way is important for every householder.

“When disposed of improperly, household problem waste materials such as paint, oils, gas bottles, and batteries can cause harm to the environment or pose a risk to human health,” Mr Young said.

“It’s everyone’s responsibility to dispose of these wastes in the right way and this new mobile resource will help people with information about how to do that including how to access free services like Community Recycling Centres and Chemical CleanOut events.

"By recycling household problem waste properly we can all help to maintain the health of our community and environment.”

Find your nearest Community Recycling Centre or the next Household Chemical CleanOut event to drop off your household problem waste for free by visiting www.cleanout.com.au on our CleanOut page.