Sustainability & Environmental Commitment
We're more than just a waste facility. We're committed to resource recovery, environmental protection, and operating responsibly within NSW EPA guidelines.
Our Environmental Commitment
At Shoalhaven Recycling, we believe in doing the right thing for our environment and our community. Every day, we work to minimise landfill waste and maximize resource recovery.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Active programs that make a real environmental difference
Cardboard Recycling
100% of cardboard collected is baled and sent for recycling into new products. Our 24/7 cages make recycling easy for everyone.
Scrap Metal Recovery
All scrap metal is sorted and sent to certified metal recyclers, keeping valuable materials in the circular economy.
Landfill Reduction
Through our recycling programs and waste sorting, we actively work to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
E-Waste Management
Electronic waste is handled responsibly to recover valuable materials and prevent toxic substances entering the environment.
EPA Compliance
We operate in full compliance with NSW EPA regulations and maintain all required licenses and approvals.
Community Education
We help educate the Shoalhaven community about proper waste disposal and the benefits of recycling.
The Journey of Your Cardboard
When you drop off cardboard at our facility, you're participating in a circular economy that turns waste into valuable new products.
Collection
You drop off clean cardboard at our 24/7 cages or during business hours.
Sorting & Baling
We sort cardboard by type and compress it into dense bales using industrial baling equipment.
Transport to Recycler
Bales are transported to certified recycling facilities across NSW.
Processing
Cardboard is pulped, cleaned, and processed to remove inks and contaminants.
New Products
Recycled pulp becomes new cardboard boxes, packaging, and paper products.
Back to You
New products return to stores and businesses, completing the circular economy.
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
Why recycling with us makes a real difference
Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Recycling cardboard produces 70% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than making new cardboard from trees.
Protect Trees
Every tonne of recycled cardboard saves approximately 17 trees from being cut down.
Conserve Water
Recycling uses 90% less water than producing new paper and cardboard from virgin materials.
Energy Efficient
Recycling metal saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce new metal from ore.
Reduce Landfill
Every item recycled is one less item taking up valuable landfill space and potentially leaching into soil.
Support Circular Economy
Recycling keeps materials in use, reducing the need for virgin resource extraction and processing.
Compliance & Licensing
Operating responsibly within all regulatory requirements
NSW EPA Compliance
We operate in full compliance with the NSW Environment Protection Authority regulations and maintain all required licenses for our waste management operations.
Our commitment to compliance ensures that all waste is handled, processed, and disposed of in accordance with NSW environmental regulations, protecting our community and environment.
Community & Social Responsibility
Environmental sustainability goes hand-in-hand with social responsibility. We're proud to support our local community through partnerships and initiatives.
SALT Care Partnership
We proudly support SALT Care, a local organisation providing support services to people with disabilities in the Shoalhaven region.
Local Employment
As a locally-owned business, we employ local people and contribute to the Shoalhaven economy, keeping jobs and money in our community.
Education & Awareness
We help educate the community about proper waste disposal, recycling benefits, and environmental stewardship.
Our Future Goals
We're always looking for ways to improve our environmental performance
Expand Recycling Streams
Investigate additional materials that can be diverted from landfill through specialized recycling programs.
Increase Diversion Rates
Continue to improve the percentage of waste diverted from landfill through better sorting and recovery.
Community Partnerships
Develop more partnerships with local schools, businesses, and organisations to promote recycling.
Technology Investment
Invest in new equipment and technology that improves our efficiency and environmental outcomes.