Waste Authority WA has called on visitors to Kings Park to reduce and recycle their waste following the introduction of public recycling bins.
In a statement, the Authority said more than one third of the park’s bins were now devoted to recycling.
“The new bin stations are located in picnic and parkland areas across Kings Park and feature clear information indicating what items can be recycled to help minimise confusion and contamination of recyclable waste,” the Authority said.
“Paper, cardboard, aluminium, steel and glass are the five key recyclable items we encourage visitors to sort correctly. Visitors are also being urged to consider the amount of waste they bring to the park and how best to dispose of it.”
It said the introduction of recycling bins was just one of the sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impacts across Kings Park.
“Other initiatives include the park’s composting program which recycles almost 100 per cent of its green waste into mulch and compost, repurposing salvaged timber in landscaping projects, and storm water harvesting,” the Authority said.
“There is also use of solar power and electric vehicles, recycling of plant pots and laboratory supplies, high-tech irrigation management to reduce water use and the use of native plants with low water needs in gardens throughout the park.”
It said this latest project was part of a suite of initiatives aimed at encouraging people to avoid and recover their waste and protect the environment.
“Western Australia’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 aims to increase material recovery to 75 per cent by 2030,” the Waste Authority said.
