Corks

Cork is truly a renewable material. Every year an estimated 30 tonnes of corks are collected for recycling in Australia.

Will SITA Environmental Solutions accept my corks?

SITA accepts corks, however, at present we do not operate a recycling program for these items. Please refer to the current pricing guide for details, or contact Customer Service on 1300 651 116.

What else can I do with my corks?

The voluntary organisation Guides Australia collects and sorts used wine corks from hotels, restaurants, wineries, clubs, hospitals and individuals in all states and territories. There are also collection points in Body Shop outlets. The corks are then transported to a Melbourne-based manufacturer of products made from recycled cork. The corks are granulated and turned into engine gaskets, cricket and hockey balls, industrial safety mats, boat decking and floors for horse floats.

Money raised by the sale of wine corks is used to fund the Guides' outdoor activities and facilities. Since its inception in 1990, the Guides Australia cork recycling scheme has collected over 75 million corks (250 tonnes).

To find out where your closest collection point is or to organise a pick-up, contact the Guides Association on 02 9698 3322 or email Guides@Guidesnsw.org.au.