Fleetview

Garbage, Bulky Waste & Recycling

REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE, RETHINK, RECYCLE

 

Fleetview were winners of the Environmental & Engagement Awards in 2020. We have some options for those who wish to help create a more sustainable future.

 

Apartment waste can normally be broken into a few standard categories:

  1. General Waste
  2. Food Scraps
  3. Recyclables
  4. Clothing
  5. E-Waste
  6. Bulky Waste
  7. Good stuff for redistribution to others (Pyrmont Cares)

 

GENERAL WASTE

Most general daily household garbage should be disposed of through the garbage room chute on each floor. Make sure the items are thoughtfully disposed of and don’t clog the chute. Larger items must be taken to the loading dock on Level 2 and placed in the RED LID BINS.

 

FOOD SCRAPS

City of Sydney has a food scraps recycling program! It’s easy to do and you’ll be helping the environment by turning your food scraps into energy and fertiliser. Council provides everything you need to take part. To learn more and get on board go to cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/foodscraps

 

RECYCLABLES (Yellow Lid Bin) 

Small items can be disposed of in the yellow lid recyclables bin in the bin room on each floor. Please make sure the items are reasonably clean and importantly free of non-recyclable material. Please crush cardboard boxes and plastic bottles before putting them in the bin to save space.

 

Large items must be taken to the loading dock on Level 2 and placed in the YELLOW LID BINS.

 

Items that can be recycled in our yellow lid bins:

  • Paper & Cardboard: office paper, magazines, newspapers and junk mail.
  • Green, clear and brown glass bottles and jars.
  • Juice and milk cartons.
  • All “recycle” marked hard plastic bottles and containers, but no lids please.
  • Steel (tin) and aluminium cans and empty aerosols.

Items that cannot be recycled:

  • Plastic bags or anything inside plastic bags, polystyrene (foam), bubble wrap, …
  • Takeaway plastic lined coffee cups
  • Disposable nappies
  • Garden waste, food scraps or other organic items including dead animals
  • Syringes or medical waste, Oils, Ceramics, ovenware or light bulbs

 

 

 

CLOTHING RECYCLING

A white clothing textiles recycling bin has been placed for your convenience in the Loading Dock on Level 2.

Please do not place rubbish, pillows or cushions in this recycling bin.

The following items are accepted:

  • Clothing and shoes
  • Accessories eg handbags, belts, hats, scarves etc
  • Manchester – towels, sheets, blankets, bedspreads.

Provided by Clothing Away

Clothing waste collection will be organised by the Building Manager. However, if you see the clothing bin full, please don’t hesitate to call the number on the bin to let ClothingAway know.

 

E-WASTE

Electronic waste can come in many forms including computers, photocopiers, printers, faxes, monitors, batteries, and mobile phones.

 

E-waste should be taken to the loading dock and placed in the relevant space for E-Waste. E-Waste collection will be organised by the Building Manager.

 

 

BULKY WASTE

Bulky waste should be taken to the loading dock on Level 2 and placed in the relevant space for bulky waste. Bulky waste collection will be organised by the Building Manager.

Mattress collection can be / is often arranged separately from other bulky waste.

 

 

GOOD STUFF FOR REDISTRIBUTION TO OTHERS (Pyrmont Cares)

Good stuff for redistribution to others should be taken to the loading dock on Level 2 and placed in the relevant space for these items. Collection will be organised by the Building Manager but please let them know.

If you have stuff you specifically want to donate to Pyrmont Cares (PCI) but don’t want to put it in the loading dock, please contact PCI directly. http://www.pyrmontcares.org.au/

PCI collects furniture and whitegoods for redistribution to their clients. The furniture will be used by those who are unable to furnish properties themselves. This includes refugees, ex-homeless persons, victims of domestic violence, those leaving long term care or those released from detention.

They collect drawers, sofas, armchairs, dining tables, dining chairs, bookcases, shelves, coffee tables, entertainment units, TV stands, bedside tables, working electrical goods such as televisions, microwaves, fridges, freezers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, fans, heaters. They do not collect mattresses, beds, clothing, soft furnishings, wardrobes, office furniture or sofas longer than 2 metres.

 

OTHER 

City of Sydney supports …

Ultimo Recycling PopUp  Ultimo recycling pop-up – City of Sydney (nsw.gov.au)

DoorStep Recycling Service  Doorstep recycling service, recycle tricky items from your doorstep