MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release Thursday 1 August 2024
Authorised by Anthony O’Reilly
Bin Trim Program – Reduce Your Business Waste with Free Expert Advice
Businesses in the Hilltops region now have access to tailored support to help them reduce food waste, plastics, and textile waste.
Food businesses in NSW throw away around 30% of their food, that’s a lot of money going into the bin. In addition to this, businesses also contribute a large number of plastic and textile wastes that go to landfill.
The Bin Trim program is being offered for free to all businesses in the region to help reduce waste and potentially save on disposal costs. This includes an assessment that looks at the types of waste generated by your business and where cost savings could be achieved. More than 38,000 NSW businesses have already joined the free Bin Trim program to avoid, reduce, reuse or recycle their waste.
If your business completes a Bin Trim assessment, you may qualify for a rebate to contribute to the cost of purchasing or leasing new equipment that reduces, reuses, or recycle your business waste. Eligible businesses can apply for a rebate up to a maximum of $50,000 or 50% of the purchase price of equipment.
If you are looking to reduce your waste, reach out to Hilltops Council or the Canberra Region Joint Organisation to find out more or get a FREE Bin Trim waste assessment. Further information can also be found via epa.nsw.gov.au/BinTrim-rebates or via email bintrim@crjo.nsw.gov.au
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