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Recycling and Composting Guide
Environmental Science
This guide outlines what items can be composted, recycled, or are not accepted in either stream. It specifies compostable items like cutlery and containers meeting AS 4736 standards, and recyclable items such as clean plastic/foil containers and paper products. It also highlights 10c refundable drink containers.
Recycling
Composting
Waste Management
30 Questions
Easy
Ages 6+
Mar 6, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Environmental Science through
30 practice questions.
This guide outlines what items can be composted, recycled, or are not accepted in either stream. It specifies compostable items like cutlery and containers meeting AS 4736 standards, and recyclable items such as clean plastic/foil containers and paper products. It also highlights 10c refundable drink containers. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 30 questions from the
Recycling and Composting Guide study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which of the following items are compostable?
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A
Receipts and wipes
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B
Compostable cutlery and straws
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C
Coffee cups and soft plastics
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D
Plastic bags and foil containers
2
What standard should compostable items meet?
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A
AS 1234
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B
AS 4736
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C
ISO 9001
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D
EN 50001
3
Are receipts accepted in the compostable bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are food-related
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D
Only if they are small
4
Which of these items should NOT be placed in the compostable bin?
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A
Compostable food service containers
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B
Compostable straws
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C
Coffee cups
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D
Compostable chopsticks
5
What kind of containers are accepted in recycling if they are clean?
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A
Coffee cups
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B
Soft plastics
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C
Plastic and foil containers
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D
Wipes
6
What types of paper products are accepted in recycling?
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A
Newspapers and magazines
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B
Receipts
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C
Coffee cup sleeves
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D
Paper towels
7
Are soft plastics or plastic bags accepted in recycling?
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A
Yes, if they are clean
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B
No
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C
Only if they are clear
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D
Only if they are branded
8
What items are eligible for a 10c refund?
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A
Compostable containers
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B
Clean plastic containers
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C
Refundable bottles, cans, and cartons
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D
Newspapers
9
Where should 10c refundable drink containers be placed?
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A
In the general waste
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B
In the compostable bin
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C
In the recycling bin
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D
In the designated end panel
10
Are wipes accepted in the compostable bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are biodegradable
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D
Only if they are wet
11
What does the label 'compostable' indicate about an item?
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A
It can be recycled
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B
It can be composted
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C
It is not waste
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D
It is a reusable item
12
What action is suggested for knowing more about compostables?
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A
Asking a friend
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B
Scanning a QR code
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C
Reading a book
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D
Looking at a map
13
What action is suggested for knowing more about recycling?
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A
Guessing
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B
Scanning a QR code
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C
Checking a website
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D
Waiting for instructions
14
Are food scraps accepted in the recycling bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are dry
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D
Only if they are packaged
15
What type of cutlery is compostable?
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A
Metal cutlery
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B
Plastic cutlery
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C
Compostable cutlery
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D
Wooden cutlery
16
What should you do with clean plastic containers?
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A
Compost them
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B
Throw them in general waste
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C
Recycle them
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D
Reuse them
17
What should you do with flyers, newspapers, and magazines?
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A
Compost them
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B
Throw them in general waste
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C
Recycle them
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D
Burn them
18
What should you do with 10c refundable cans?
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A
Compost them
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B
Throw them in general waste
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C
Recycle them
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D
Return them for a refund
19
What should you do with 10c refundable bottles?
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A
Compost them
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B
Throw them in general waste
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C
Recycle them
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D
Return them for a refund
20
What should you do with compostable food service containers?
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A
Recycle them
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B
Compost them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
21
What should you do with compostable chopsticks?
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A
Recycle them
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B
Compost them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
22
What should you do with compostable straws?
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A
Recycle them
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B
Compost them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
23
What should you do with coffee cups?
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A
Compost them
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B
Recycle them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Check local guidelines as they are often not accepted in standard recycling or composting
24
What should you do with foil containers?
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A
Compost them
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B
Recycle them if clean
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
25
What should you do with plastic bags?
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A
Compost them
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B
Recycle them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Take them to a specific soft plastics recycling drop-off
26
What should you do with newspapers?
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A
Compost them
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B
Recycle them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
27
What should you do with magazines?
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A
Compost them
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B
Recycle them
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C
Throw them in general waste
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D
Dispose of them in any bin
28
What does the 'SCAN TO KNOW MORE' prompt suggest?
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A
To get a discount
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B
To find out more information
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C
To play a game
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D
To contact customer service
29
Are all food-related items compostable?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are packaged
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D
Only if they are leftovers
30
What is the primary purpose of the information provided?
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A
To sell products
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B
To inform about waste disposal
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C
To provide entertainment
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D
To advertise services
