Recycle Mate

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Let’s get it sorted, Hinchinbrook 

Learn the right way to recycle with Recycle Mate — your local recycling guide. 

Not sure which bin an item belongs in?  

Recycle Mate helps take the guesswork out of recycling. 

What bin do I put it in?  

You can search over 7,500 everyday items to find out: 

  • what can go in your household recycling bin 

  • what needs to go in general waste 

  • where to take other types of recyclable items to local recycling drop‑off points across the Hinchinbrook Shire 

Simply type the item name into the search field and use the drop‑down list to find the item you’re looking for. 

Use the Recycle Mate app 

You can also download the free Recycle Mate app to your smartphone. 

With the app you can: 

  • search items on the go 

  • take a photo of an item to find the best disposal option 

  • access recycling information wherever you are 

The app is free to download and available to all residents via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

 

Meet Murphy, Council's Recycling Chatbot

Still curious or have a specific recycling question?

Ask Murphy! Our recycling chatbot is here to help. Whether you'd like to know more about soft plastic recycling, what can and can't go in your recycling bin, or why recycling is so important, Murphy can provide the answers. Simply type your question in English or another language and let Murphy help you recycle right.

 

 

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