Council once again partners with BlockTexx® for textile recycling day

Port Stephens Council and BlockTexx®, an Australian clean technology company, have joined forces to divert unwanted household linens from landfill.

Council will be holding a free dedicated Give a Sheet® for the Planet drop off day on Saturday 1 November at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station and Community Recycling Centre.

Mayor Leah Anderson said the event gives Port Stephens residents an opportunity to recycle unwanted textiles in an environmentally responsible way.

“This event is about giving unwanted items a new life, and the results speak for themselves,” Mayor Anderson said.

Council held a Give a Sheet® for the Planet recycling day earlier this year which saw 56 cars attend and contribute enough materials to fill 8 textile bins.

"The upcoming Give a Sheet® drop-off day at Salamander Bay is a great chance for residents to once again clear out their linen closets and become part of this ongoing sustainable initiative,” Mayor Anderson said.

The Give a Sheet® for the Planet textile recycling day will be held at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station on Saturday 1 November, from 9am to 3pm and is free for Port Stephens residents.

Last year across Australia, BlockTexx collected over 32,000 kilograms of linen, diverting the equivalent of 53,000 bed sheets from landfill.

“It’s a massive win for the environment and a great chance for a spring clean,” Mayor Anderson concluded.

Learn more about what items are accepted for recycling at pscouncil.info/give-a-sheet-salamander-bay