Food scraps recycling service: resources for building managers and champions
Some helpful materials to share with residents of apartment buildings participating in the food scraps recycling service.
As a building manager or building champion, you play an important role in making the food scraps recycling service work. Below you’ll find useful resources to let residents know when the service starts, keep them engaged and encourage new sign-ups.
Letter for residents
Give this letter to residents who’ve recently moved in to let them know about the service. You could also give it to existing residents and remind them why it’s a great idea to sign up.
Posters and guides
Download and print these posters and guides in A4 size or contact us and ask us to send them to you.
For chute rooms and common areas
For chute rooms and common areas
For office areas and staff rooms
For sharing with residents
Social media posts and email messages
Share the below messages through your building’s email list, texting list, intranet or social media page. Remember to fill in the blanks with information relevant to your building.
You can save an image from our gallery below to share with your message or post.
- Share this before the service begins:
On [insert date], the City of Sydney’s food scraps recycling service will start in our building. Did you know that food scraps rotting in landfill is a big contributor to climate change? By recycling your food scraps, you’ll give them a second life as nutrient-rich compost. Find out more and register for your free kitchen caddy pack at cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/foodscraps
- Share this before your building’s information session:
Our building is joining the City of Sydney’s food scraps recycling service. To tell us more, the City of Sydney will hold an information session on [insert date and time] at [insert location in building]. Find out more about the service at cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/foodscraps
- Share this to remind residents to sign up:
Our building is part of the City of Sydney’s food scraps recycling service. It’s easy to join and you’ll help the environment by turning your food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. The City of Sydney provides everything you need to take part. Find out more and register at cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/foodscraps
Photo gallery
Click and save your chosen photo, then use in social media posts, email messages and more.
Common questions
Here’s everything you need to know to make food scraps recycling work in your building. Find out about preparing for collection, keeping kitchen caddies and bins clean, buying compostable bags and what to do when residents move out.
Need help?
Request extra support or a site visit by calling us on 02 9265 9333 or emailing [email protected].
