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Retread Bike Drop-off event + Check and Tune

This event is a new event which allows residents of the Georges River area to drop off any old or unwanted bikes and scooters for free.  

On the day if you have an old bike, with minor issues or are unsure if it is worth fixing, you can book in a free ‘Check and Tune’ time slot. These run for 15 minutes where you can chat with a bike mechanic about how to fix up the bike, the potential costs or they may be able to fix the small issues on the spot.

Check and Tune’ is only available for standard bicycles.
 

When is the Retread Event?

Saturday 20 July 2024 at Moore Reserve Carpark, Hurstville Grove from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Book for a Check and Tune
 
Accepted Items:                                                                                           

  • Bicycles.
  • E-Bikes.
  • Scooters.
  • E-Scooters.
  • Balance Bicycles.
  • Childrens Bicycles.
  • Childrens Tricycles.
  • Childrens Personal Transport Vehicles.

The bikes and scooters dropped off will be repurposed where possible. However any items at the end of life will be pulled apart and the individual components will be reused or recycled.
 
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy.

Whilst recycling is important, refusing and reducing what we consume is the first step we should take to sustainably manage waste. This reduces the consumption of water, energy, fuel and natural resources needed to make new materials and eventually recycle.

Infographic of Waste Hierarchy and words Refuse, Reduce, Repair, Reuse, Resell and Recycle with icons 


Here are some more examples of how to use the Waste Hierarchy.

  • Refuse

    Refusing packaging at the source puts pressure on manufactures to produce more sustainable alternatives.

    • Refuse packaging where possible choosing loose items.

    • Refuse single use produce bags and shopping bags.

    • Refuse over packaged items with multiple layers of packaging.

    • Refuse fast fashion and move towards sustainable fashion.

  • Reduce

    Reducing the amount of soft plastics and packaged products is more cost effective and reduces the amount of waste going to landfill.

    • Use reusable shopping bags.

    • Use reusable produce bags.

    • Choose packaging that is compostable.

    • Use a shopping list and menu planner to avoid food waste.

    • Compost food scraps, reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill.

  • Repair

    Many items we place out for Kerbside Clean Up collections can be repaired.​

    The Bower is an environmental charity offering programs and services to create a circular economy. 

  • Reuse

    Many items we place out for Kerbside Clean Up or dispose of can be reused. Here are some examples of how to reuse items.

  • Resell

    Many items we place out for Kerbside Clean Up or dispose of can be resold.

  • Recycle

    If you have exhausted all the above options and have materials to recycle, the following options are available:



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