Trash Talk

Trash Talk

We’re talking tips, tricks, and busting myths around your waste and recycling on the City of Kingston’s waste education podcast.

Episodes

July 3, 2024 10 mins

Did you know that it is estimated that half a million bikes in Victoria become 'used bikes' each year, with at least half ending up in landfills?

We're talking all things bikes and reducing their numbers, ending up in landfill with Keiran from Brainwaves Bikes. Brainwave Bikes refurbishes and sells donated used bikes, mainly children's bikes, with profits going to supporting families and children with brain illnesses and injuries.

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Are you interested in learning more about sustainable alternatives? We're talking all things plastic free and environmentally friendly alternatives to single use plastic products with EcoSouLife founder Sharon. EcoSouLife is a local business based in Dingley Village working to to reduce and eliminate the impact humankind has on our environment.  Learn more about EcoSouLife

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November 23, 2023 12 mins

Are you interested in learning how to be waste-wise this festive season? We're talking tips, tricks and busting myths around Christmas waste on our waste education podcast! You'll learn how to correctly dispose of your Christmas waste items including wrapping paper, bonbons, foil trays, wine bottles... and more! We'll also cover sustainable gifting and our Christmas tree collection service. Our A to Z of waste disposal guide can...

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September 25, 2023 7 mins

Did you know that Kingston residents can now recycle their soft plastics by taking them to a soft plastics drop-off point? We're talking all things soft plastics recycling on our waste education podcast! You'll hear all about the service, where you can drop off your soft plastics, and what happens to them after they are collected. Learn more about soft plastics recycling in Kingston.

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August 14, 2023 7 mins

We're talking all things hard waste on our waste education podcast. You'll hear all about our new hard waste collection service, how it works, the benefits and how to book a collection. Learn more about hard waste in Kingston.

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May 31, 2023 14 mins
Did you know Australians go through 70 billion pieces of soft plastic every year? That’s almost 250 pieces of plastic every week, per person. We need to start saying no to problematic plastics. We're talking all things plastic free and sustainable living with community member Kylie Milne on our waste education podcast. We encourage you to check out Kylie's Facebook Group - 'Less - Aspendale Gardens' for more tips on how you can l...
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August 31, 2022 20 mins

50,000 properties in Kingston are now recycling food scraps with their garden waste. But why? And where does it all go? And what exactly can, and can’t go in our green-lidded bins?

 

We’re talking all things food waste recycling on the City of Kingston’s new waste podcast. Learn more about food waste recycling in Kingston.

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August 24, 2022 20 mins

We all have objects made from glass or metal in our homes. But how do we correctly dispose of these items, especially when they don’t fit in our bins?

 

We’re talking all things metals and glass on the City of Kingston’s new waste podcast. Visit our A to Z of waste disposal guide for information on how you can recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.

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August 17, 2022 29 mins

Do you get confused when it comes to recycling plastic? So do we.

We’re talking all things plastic, and those confusing packaging logos, on the City of Kingston’s new waste podcast.

Visit our A to Z of waste disposal guide for information on how you can recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.

*Please note: The soft plastics recycling service at Coles and Woolworths is currently suspended. In the meantime, soft plastics go in ...

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August 10, 2022 23 mins

We all know paper can be recycled… but what about envelopes? Sticky notes? Receipts? Baking paper? And takeaway coffee cups?

We’re talking all things recycling on the City of Kingston's new waste podcast. Visit our A to Z of waste disposal guide for more information on how you can help you recycle and dispose of waste items correctly.

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August 3, 2022 47 mins

Did you know that Kingston produces 28,000 tonnes of rubbish each year?

That’s equivalent to 11 Olympic swimming pools!

But what happens to it all once our bins are collected?

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