Photo: Beat Lehman
Magnetic Island
TOO GOOD TO WASTE!
Zero Waste Magnetic Island's aim is to reduce the Island's waste by making it easy, appealing and fun to recycle, reduce and reuse - and we invite you to join us.
WHAT'S NEW?: Check out our new MICDA Zero Waste Strategy for the Island here!
Join the conversation and help guide the future of waste on our island
Have Your Say: To have your input why not attend one of our Community Consultations here:
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Saturday 12 July 2025 at 10:00am RSL Hall Arcadia
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Monday 14 July at 10:00am RSL Hall Arcadia
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Monday 14 July at 6:00pm Conference Room, Peppers Blue On Blue, Nelly Bay.
Help support us 10c at a time
The Zero Waste Magnetic Island Return-It Pod code is C10196546
Simply drop off your 10c containers to the Return-IT pod in Bottiger Street, (off Mandalay Avenue and behind the school) in Nelly Bay, and use the above code to support Zero Waste Magnetic Island. We really appreciate your support!
Alternatively you can drop your 10c recyclables at the weekly Containers for Change truck pick up locations - and use our code to help support us. Locations are at:
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NELLY BAY - OLD HELIPAD - Tue & Thurs 10:00am to 11:30am
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HORSESHOE BAY SCHOOL - Tue & Thurs 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Please check Facebook page for any changes
How?
We've got some great ideas and projects to get us to a sustainable and zero waste island. Everyone can make a difference, even if it's just one little step - it will be one in the right direction.
Snapshot
Here's a quick overview of what we do:
What are the 7Rs?
By rethinking and being mindful of our consumption and waste, and by working with the '7Rs' theory, we can become a zero waste island:
1. Refuse. 2. Reduce. 3. Recover. 4. Recycle. 5. Reuse. 6. Repair. 7. Regift.
Visiting Magnetic Island?
Here’s how to care like a local
Planning a trip to paradise?
We love our Island home and our local island children are happy to show you how you can help protect the stunning natural beauty of Magnetic Island while you’re here!
In this short video, you’ll follow local children as they demonstrate easy, eco-friendly habits that make a BIG difference:
💧 Bring Your Own Water Bottle: See how easy it is to fill up at our free refill stations – including the bubbler at the ferry terminal. Tap water is safe to drink, so there’s no need for single-use plastic bottles!
🚮 Don’t Leave Rubbish Behind: Watch as our young eco-warriors dispose of their waste the right way and clean up after others. Love our vibrant wildlife? Please don’t leave anything behind that could harm them.
♻️ Sort It Right: Learn how to use the recycling and landfill bins correctly. From cans to takeaway cups, the right bin makes all the difference!
☕ Use a Keep Cup - Get a Discount! Single-use coffee cups all go to landfill – even the compostible ones! Over 20,000 cups are thrown away each year just at the ferry terminal. But did you know many Island cafes offer discounts if you bring your own cup? Just ask.
💚 “Thank you for caring about our island!” – from the Magnetic Island Kids.
Please help us keep Magnetic Island beautiful!
'Little Things Matter' Video
Zero Waste Magnetic Island's video 'Little Things Matter' was launched on Tuesday 28 April 2020. Molly Black and the 2019 C & K Magnetic Island Early Childhood Centre students show us how easy it is to reduce waste and to recycle. Visit our YouTube channel to see the video.
War on Waste
Australia is facing a War on Waste and it’s happening in our homes, in our schools, in our streets and in our oceans. Watch clips from the ABC documentary War on Waste presented by Craig Reucassel to inspire you to solve one of the waste problems in Australia.
Source: abc.net.au
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Magnetic Island, the Wulgurukaba People and their Elders, past, present and emerging. We strive to work with Magnetic Island’s Traditional Owners at every opportunity.
TCC Virtual Tours On Waste
You can now take a virtual tour around Townsville City Council's Sustainability and Waste Tours. (Scroll down their page to find the Magnetic Island Transfer Station Tour).
