Council news – 18 November 2025

Published on 18 November 2025

Textiles and soft plastics recycling trial starts in Castlemaine

We’re trialling a new textiles and soft plastics recycling service in Castlemaine.

For the next six months, residents can drop off household quantities for free at the Castlemaine Transfer Station.

Soft plastics will be turned into a recycled plastic resin, which will be used to make new food-grade packaging. Textiles will spun into yarn and used to make tote bags, cushions, gloves, blankets, insulation and more.

The goal of the trial is to gauge the level of community uptake and the costs involved. The outcome will determine whether fees will be required or whether we can absorb the costs and subsidise the service.

Find out what you can and can’t recycle at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Recycling-and-composting.