RecycleSmart: the new service is launching on the Beaches to make recycling as easy as ordering a pizza.
Today, convenience is key. Let’s face it, we are all too cozy, happily ordering anything from our couch, and getting it delivered to us. However, when it comes to recycling, the rules are unclear. Lots of recyclable items are not accepted in your kerbside bin. Drop off solutions are scattered around town. It’s just too hard!
That’s exactly the reason why Giorgio Baracchi and Marco Prayer launched the Power Pickup, the service offered by RecycleSmart, that has just landed in our beautiful LGA. It all started on a scooter, in 2019, picking up tricky to recycle items from their friends, like clothes for example which were donated to charities.
Fast forward four years, the Power Pickup is now available to over 2 million people in the Sydney area. The team has diverted over 8,500 cubic metres of valuable resources from landfill. Simply put, that’s the equivalent of 6 full Curl Curl rock pools!
Until now, RecycleSmart has been partnering with councils to make the service available to their residents. Things are changing. Having received so many requests from Northern Beaches residents and the local community, the Sydney-based startup has decided to give it a go and offer their service directly to the residents.
What is RecycleSmart?
RecycleSmart’s vision is to create a future where everything can be recycled from your doorstep, and nothing is sent to landfill.
The Power Pickup is an on-demand service that collects tricky-to-recycle items from your doorstep to send them on their journey of their (second) life:
– Soft plastics (YES!!!)
– E-waste
– Clothes
– Misfits: a looooong list of things like batteries, light bulbs, polystyrene, coffee capsules, X-rays, blister packs, and oh so many other items.
How does it work?
SIMPLE – aka the exact opposite of recycling as you know it!
- Grab any shopping bag you have at home and start packing all of the items mentioned above. And yes, before you ask, it can all go in the same bag, no problem.
- Book your Power Pickup through the RecycleSmart app or online.
- Put your bags out and your friendly local driver will pick them up and make sure everything gets recycled.
Follow RecycleSmart on social media for fun recycling tips and track your impact directly in your account. Ultimately, that’s what matters. Recycling is the key to building the circular economy that our planet needs NOW. Already, RecycleSmart has saved 530 million litres of water and avoided almost 1,000 tons of CO2 emissions. It’s time to feel good about recycling: will you join us?
Try RecycleSmart for yourself
Visit recyclesmart.com or get the RecycleSmart app. Use code TAWNY & book your first Power Pickup for FREE Otherwise: $5 per bag – minimum 2 bags per collection.
2 Comments
As we become more aware of the impact of plastic pollution on our planet, it’s crucial to adopt eco-friendly practices in our daily lives. With this doorstep recycling program, I believe more people will be motivated to participate and make a positive difference. Choctaw Regional Landfill I hope this initiative continues to expand and reach more households, encouraging individuals to rethink their plastic consumption and opt for more sustainable alternatives. By collectively taking small steps like recycling soft plastics, we can contribute to a cleaner and greener environment for future generations. Kudos to the companies and individuals involved in making “Soft plastic recycling” from our doorstep a reality! Let’s all play our part and embrace this eco-friendly initiative with open arms. Together, we can create a significant impact on the health of our planet and work towards a more sustainable future.
Hear! Hear!!