Circular Economy in Mount Isa City
Building a Sustainable Future Together
Council is committed to reducing landfill waste and moving towards a circular economy–where materials are reused, repaired, repurposed, and recycled to reduce environmental impact and create local opportunities.
We’re developing a Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Strategy, and we want to hear from you!
Have your say and help shape the future of waste and recycling in Mount Isa. Plus, you’ll go in the draw to win a $50 dinner voucher to use at a local bar or restaurant!
Complete the survey today and be part of the change!
Sort Right. Recycle Better.
As residents, we all share the responsibility of managing the waste we generate. By making conscious choices – like recycling, composting, and reusing – we can reduce our environmental impact and help build a cleaner, more sustainable Mount Isa.
Nearly 50% of this waste consists of organic matter such as food scraps and yard trimmings, can easily be used to create nutrient-rich compost right in your own home. Additionally, Council is offering a complimentary caddy to assist residents in their composting efforts. You can find out about composting here.
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Big Bag Recovery!
You can now drop off bulk bags and sacks for free at the Mount Isa Waste Transfer Station. Instead of ending up in landfill, these materials will be transformed into school seating and water evaporation floating covers – giving waste a second life.
Together, we’re promoting a circular economy, where waste becomes a resource:
- Glass from your recycling will be used in road construction
- Plastic will be transformed into fencing materials
- Bulk bags and sacks will be repurposed into school seating and floating covers
- Steel from recycled cans uses 75% less energy than when producing steel from raw materials. 21% of all steel consumed in Australia is used in engineering and construction. Recycling rates are relatively high, with some 80–90% of scrap steel being reused or recycled.
How Mount Isa Will Use Recyclables