Waste Management

"Do without, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and if all else fails, Recycle."

Council still does not have a coherent recycling policy. Largely because the waste management is contracted out out and "separation at source" has not been instituted.

Following are tips on how you can manage your household waste in a Daintree friendly way AND reduce your household spending.

Download the complete Waste Management Factsheet . Grey water; Organics (compost); Glass, plastics, and metals; Other rubbish.

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