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Ryde Garbage

December 15, 2010

This was the first council that I went out of the way for, which was way back in early January 2008. I don’t remember exactly why I decided to go there, but what I do know is that that Tuesday morning is what eventually got me travelling through Sydney. In this video we see a […]

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TEDx Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Challenge to Individuals and Businesses

December 10, 2010

One of four challenges presented to the world at the TEDx Great Pacific Garbage Patch event. Our Challenge to Individuals: REFUSE single-use, disposable plastic! Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Davidsfarm 2 hour garbage picking rewards may 3 2010

October 15, 2010

I just drove around for 2 hours around where i live. Theses are all the great finds i got. SWEET ! Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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U of M stages landfill with 6 tons of garbage

October 12, 2010

University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union had 6 tons of garbage dumped on its front step to promote awareness about recycling on campus. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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COGELME – Garbage and Waste Recycling – Impianto separazione rifiuti – Sorting system

October 11, 2010

National TV reportage on waste recycling system with Cogelme Magnetic separator and Eddy current separator for Iron and Aluminium separation – Servizio Rai su impianto di riciclaggio rifiuti con separatori magnetici ed a correnti indotte Cogelme per separazione ferro e metalli non-ferrosi. All rights reserved to Rai – Tutti i diritti riservati a Rai. www.cogelme.com […]

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Marrickville Garbage Pt 1

September 29, 2010

This time I bring you some footage of the manual collections from Marrickville, found in Sydney’s inner west. This footage comes from the typical, tight, one-way street you can find in this council, which was lined with heaps of 140L bins – you will see why they only use rear loaders. One of their yellow […]

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Parramatta City Pt 1 (Garbage Collection)

August 30, 2010

Parramatta begun their contract with Cleanaway in 2007 after snatching it up from WSN. Over there they have the 3-bin-system and a series of bulk waste pick-ups each year, which is taken care of by a fleet of mainly new trucks. The first truck I came across when I was in Parramatta was this refurbished […]

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Where Does Our Garbage Go?

August 21, 2010

www.discoverynews.com Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have figured out how to track trash. They are doing this to get a better sense of people’s disposal habits, which they hope will improve recycling efforts. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Leichhardt Garbage Trucks

August 3, 2010

Here is some more rare manual collections footage from my side of the world, this time with the trucks in Leichhardt Municipal Council, found in Sydney’s inner west. In Leichhardt, the council takes care of the garbage, greens and clean-up and URM is contracted to do the recycling collections. Here are the two small 4×2 […]

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North Sydney Garbage

July 8, 2010

Here we have some more manual footage, this time from North Sydney, another council contracted by URM (United Resource Management). There are only two permanent trucks that operate in North Sydney, which are both very old MJ JP5s on Hino FMs. I am told they do generally 2-3 loads a day, and sometimes 4 when […]

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Garbage Recycling and Pollution Prevention – Video #1

June 19, 2010

Part 1 of a 4 part video on Klean Industries waste treatment and recycling technologies. These technologies are used in proven commercial applications for the treatment of multiple feedstocks for the recovery of resources and energy from waste. Watch video #2 – www.youtube.com www.kleanindustries.com Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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