Circular North

26/05/2026

Something exciting is coming to Launceston!

Kinda.forward is a free community event all about making sustainability practical, accessible, and shame-free. Join Circular North on 27 June at UTAS Inveresk to learn about living a little more lightly.

Register here: events.humanitix.com/kinda-forward-small-steps-to-sustainability

Kinda. Collective

25/05/2026

"Having grants like this makes a real difference for people in more remote communities."

That's Lauren Maxwell. She and Kane Maxwell are the team behind Flinders Island Harvest, one of the nine recipients sharing almost $60,000 through Circular North's 2026 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants.

🪳 Their project takes a creative approach to a real island challenge: cardboard and food waste that would otherwise be buried or shipped off-island will instead feed a native cricket farm, producing protein for poultry feed and nutrient-rich frass to improve local soils. A genuinely circular system, built from what the island already has.

The applications were so strong that Circular North extended the round beyond its original $45,000 cap to fund all nine projects. Together, they'll divert over 350 tonnes from landfill every year, 130 tonnes more than last year.

See all nine recipients 👉 https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/Resource-recovery-and-circular-economy-grants

Break O'Day Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, George Town Council, City of Launceston Official, Meander Valley Council, Northern Midlands Council, West Tamar Council, Rethink Waste Tasmania
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Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government

16/04/2026

Did you know that around 1.8 million mattresses are replaced in Australia every year, and many of them end up in landfill? 😮

The good news? Product stewardship is gaining momentum, and it's exactly the kind of systems-level thinking that helps us move toward a circular economy.

Worth a read 👇

Every year in Australia around 1.8 million mattresses reach their end of their life, with hundreds of thousands of them ending up in a landfill.

Why is that a problem?
🛌🏻 Mattresses are bulky and take up huge amounts of landfill space
🛌🏻 A single mattress will take decades to break down
🛌🏻 They’re made from steel, foam, plastics and textiles. Valuable materials that get buried instead of reused.

The good news is that this problem is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Mattresses are now recognised as a priority product for product stewardship — a shared‑responsibility approach where manufacturers, retailers, governments and recyclers all play a role in what happens after a product is used. This is how we shift our systems from waste by default to a circular system by design.

Question! When you buy a new mattress, who do you think should be responsible for what happens to the old one? The consumer, the council, the manufacturer… or all of us together?

⬇️ Tell us what you think in the comments ⬇️

15/04/2026

That drawer full of dead batteries? The half-empty paint tin in the shed? The old printer gathering dust? 👀

They don't belong in the kerbside bin, but they do have a home.

Across northern Tasmania, you can drop off problematic waste for free at participating transfer stations, including Launceston, Beaconsfield, Deloraine, Exeter, George Town, Longford, Scamander, Scottsdale, St Helens and Whitemark.

What's accepted: 🔋 Household & car batteries 💡 Fluoro tubes & globes 💻 E-waste 🎨 Paint & paint tins 📦 Polystyrene 💊 Blister packs (at selected sites)

Find out more 👉 https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/problematic-waste-initiatives

Together, we're keeping the tricky stuff out of landfill, and giving those materials a second life.



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Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

Break O'Day Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, George Town Council, City of Launceston Official, Meander Valley Council, Northern Midlands Council, West Tamar Council, Rethink Waste Tasmania

13/04/2026

🎉Our Autumn 2026 Household Hazardous Waste collections are done and dusted, and together we safely diverted 3,080 kg of household cleaners, expired garden chemicals, and other items that don't belong in kerbside bins.

That brings us to almost 17,000 kg across 5 campaigns 👏

A huge thank you to the 82 locals who came along, and to the councils and crews who made it happen.

Couldn't make it this time? No worries, Spring collections are coming, and we'd love to see you there.

Every drop-off counts. 💚



Learn about the next collection events here 👇
https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/household_hazardous_waste_collection_n

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Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

Break O'Day Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, George Town Council, City of Launceston Official, Meander Valley Council, Northern Midlands Council, West Tamar Council, Rethink Waste Tasmania

02/04/2026

🐇 With all the Easter excitement around the corner, here’s a little reminder that Easter foil can be recycled.

The trick is simple: scrunch all the small pieces together into one big ball, about the size of a tennis ball. This helps it get sorted properly in the recycling process.

Happy Easter, and thanks for helping keep more valuable material out of landfill.

Break O'Day Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, George Town Council, City of Launceston Official, Meander Valley Council, Northern Midlands Council, West Tamar Council, Rethink Waste Tasmania

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Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

26/03/2026

♻ Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off – City of Launceston Official Area

This FREE service will be held:
📅 Saturday 28 March 2026
⏰ 9am - 4pm
📍 19 Cavalry Rd, Mowbray

If you’ve got unwanted household chemicals ready to go, now’s the perfect time to clear them out.

This fully funded service makes it simple to tidy up your home or shed and hand over unwanted household chemicals the right way, at no cost to you.

We’ll see you there!

For more details, visit:
🔗 https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/household_hazardous_waste_collection_n

Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

26/03/2026

♻ Clear Out Household Chemicals the Safe Way

Our free Household Chemical Drop-off makes it easy to safely dispose of unwanted hazardous items from around your home.

From cleaning and household chemicals to garden products, fuels, poisons, vapes and other high-risk items, this service helps ensure they are handled responsibly.

By taking part, you’ll enjoy:
✔ A safer home
✔ Cleaner cupboards
✔ Peace of mind knowing these materials are disposed of properly

You’ll also be helping protect Tasmania’s beautiful waterways, landscapes and wildlife for future generations.

This program is fully funded by Tasmania’s Waste Levy.
👉 Find full details and your nearest drop-off site:
🔗 https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/household_hazardous_waste_collection_n

Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which the Tasmanian Government funds.

26/03/2026

A milestone worth celebrating for Tasmania. ♻️

It’s inspiring to see so many people, organisations and community groups contributing to a shared outcome. Progress like this helps show that better waste and recycling systems work best when everyone has a role to play.

Well done, Tassie. 👏

🌱 Find out your impact:
https://recyclerewards.com.au/dashboard/
https://recyclerewards.com.au/impact-calculator/

25/03/2026

⚠ High Risk Household Items? ♻

Some household items need extra care when it’s time to dispose of them.
From vapes and flammable liquids to poisons and hand sanitisers, these materials require careful handling.

Bring them to the Household Chemical Drop-off so they can be disposed of safely and responsibly. It’s a small action that helps keep your home and community safer.
⚠ Please note: items like asbestos are not accepted at this event.

👉 Find full details and your nearest drop-off site:
🔗 https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/household_hazardous_waste_collection_n

Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.