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Collecting of Wastes

Plastics are great. Why? Because they are
recyclable. So why are plastics such an issue
then?
Because 56% of our plastic doesn’t make it to
a recycling plant. Therefore, biodegradable
plastics are needed to mitigate the end-of-life
effects of rouge plastic.
What does ‘biodegradable’ mean though? It
Estate Rules generally means that nature will be able to
Dainfern have a code of conduct which must be abided degrade the plastic into organic compounds.
by. These rules can be obtained from the Estate office. All plastic can be called biodegradable, but
petroleum-based plastics can take 1000 years
The most common rules are: to degrade, whereas biodegradable plastic can
 Abide to the 40km speed limit take 6 months.
 No dogs off leashes See details on page 3 for FREE recycling and
 No loud music garden refuge removal services in the Estate.
 House paint colours We encourage you to recycle
 Keep side walks maintained
 No cutting of trees on sidewalks without permission The Compost Kitchen collects kitchen waste
 No Fishing - www.compostkitchen.com

Architectural Rules
You can get a copy of these rules from the Estate office

DNA Trophy
Garden Verges The Dainfern Nature Association awards this
 DHA property - Residents must maintain. beautiful trophy to a person on the Estate
 No removal of trees unless authorised from Estate who has performed an outstanding task in
office. supporting the wildlife, plant life, bird life &
community on the Estate.
Poisons The DNA trophy has an honoured place at the
Please do not use poisons/rat poisons that have secondary entrance to the Clubhouse within the glass
poisoning to our wildlife. Contact a reputable company cabinet for all to view. We welcome nominees
that can offer alternative. throughout the year.
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