Expired or damaged seats that are dropped off at participating baby goods stores and council transfer stations are then dismantled by Department of Corrections community work offenders, so the components can be recycled.
Expired or damaged seats that are dropped off at participating baby goods stores and council transfer stations are then dismantled by Department of Corrections community work offenders, so the components can be recycled.
Acting Chief Probation Officer Graham Wainwright says the programme helps with the work and living skills component of the offenders’ sentence.
“Individuals can access opportunities that help them develop skills and abilities that will hopefully set them up for a better future once their sentence is completed. This (SeatSmart) is a perfect fit for that.”
The programme also provides meaningful indoor work, Wainwright says. “A lot of our community work schemes are performed outdoors so it is always helpful to have offenders performing meaningful work inside when the weather won’t allow (us outside).”
People with expired or damaged seats can hand them in at SeatSmart collection sites with a $10 fee (RRP) to cover the costs of recycling. This fee is waived or reduced in some regions where there is additional funding available.
Click here to find a collection location near you.