At The Link, we’re committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices in our community. Our comprehensive recycling program makes it easy for residents to contribute to a greener future. Here’s everything you need to know about recycling at The Link.

What can you recycle at The Link? 

Bottles and cans

Anyone can bring eligible bottles and cans to participate in container deposit scheme, with each 10 cent refund donated to help fund the Ginninderry Conservation Trust. Visit the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Website for a complete list of eligible containers

Specialty Items 

• Bottle lids – Collected for the Lids for Kids program 
• Batteries – Safe disposal available 
• Printer cartridges – Professional recycling service
• Nespresso pods – Convenient collection point for home-used pods 
• Aluminum (alfoil) – crush scraps of foil into a ball (minimum golf ball size)
• Batteries – any type of small, single use household battery (AA, AAA, C, D) tape over 6v and 9v terminals to prevent fire. 
• Office Supplies – magnetic small items such as paperclips, staples and clips. 
• Metal Ring Pulls – any size/type from Aluminum and steel cans 
• Corks – any size/type from glass bottles 
• E-waste items – any small electrical items including coiled cables, accessories and devices (please reset to factory settings). 
• Metal Twist Ties and Wire – Paper or plastic coated metal twist ties and small volumes of coiled metal wire. 
• Moisture absorbers – small desiccant or silica packs (repackage if original packaging is split) 
• Plastic bread tags 
• Plastic bottle lids – milk, soft drink and water bottles only. Remove and discard foam inserts. 
• Yogurt pouch lids – Larger kids safe lids from squeeze pouches not smaller toothpaste tube lids. 
• Rubber bands – clean and in reusable condition, not dried, cut or snapped. 
• Medicine Blister packs – 100% Aluminium or 50% Aluminium 50% plastic. No Webster packs, ensure medicine is removed. 
• Metal fasteners and scrap pieces – small metal items including screws, nails, nuts, bolts, washers, keys, brackets, offcuts etc. 
• Metal lids – any size/type from small glass jars and small/large bottles including beer, wine and champagne.

The Link’s top recycling tips

Maintaining good recycling habits is crucial for the effectiveness of recycling programs everywhere. When contaminated or improperly sorted materials enter the recycling stream, they can cause entire batches of recyclables to be diverted to landfill, wasting both resources and the collective efforts of the community. 

Proper recycling habits not only ensure that materials can be successfully processed and repurposed, but they also help maintain the efficiency of recycling facilities, reduce processing costs, and maximize the environmental benefits of recycling programs.

Do’s and Don’ts 

• DO rinse containers before recycling 
• DO remove lids and caps
  
• DON’T place recyclables in plastic bags – this will result in the entire bag going to landfill 
• DON’T include contaminated materials

Community Resources

• ACT Government’s Recyclopedia offers comprehensive guidance on recyclable items
• Buy Nothing Facebook groups provide a platform for reusing items
• Givit connects donors with charitable organizations across Australia

For the most up-to-date information on recycling programs and accepted recyclable materials, visit consult the ACT Government’s recycling guidelines. 

The Link is not just for recycling either! Find out what else you can do when you visit.