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Waste 4 Jul 2023

Double trouble for recycling

The amount of non-recyclable material placed in Auckland kerbside recycling bins has doubled in three years.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Goodbye single-use plastic, hello reusable or paper alternatives

As of Saturday 1 July 2023, the sale and manufacture of many single-use plastic products has been banned, restricted or phased out.

Waste 12 Jun 2023

The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps

While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end u...

Environment 31 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Waste 4 May 2023

Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin

Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.

Environment 28 Apr 2023

Easy eco tips to green up your life

Make eco-friendly choices and fight climate change with these six easy tips for enjoying a more sustainable lifestyle.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Manurewa Community Recycling Centre’s zero waste mission

Looking for second-hand goods, repair workshops or sustainable living advice? Manurewa Community Recycling Centre is your eco-friendly one-stop shop.

Environment 17 Apr 2023

How your food scraps can help the planet

Discover different eco-friendly ways to dispose of your food scraps and make a difference to Auckland's future.

Waste 3 Apr 2023

Auckland Council set to begin one of the largest food scraps collections roll-outs in Australasia

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service, one of the largest of its kind in Australasia, is about to roll out to about 500,000 households over the coming months, starting with Waitākere residents, who are scheduled to have bins delivered...

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Waste 8 Mar 2023

Free disposal of flood related waste ends next week

Free drop off for flood-related waste at Auckland’s participating waste facilities and free kerbside collections of flood-damaged household items finishes on Tuesday 14 March.

Storm 12 Feb 2023

Kerbside collections cancelled Monday and Tuesday

Based on the latest weather update, kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scrap collections have been cancelled for Monday and Tuesday

Storm 10 Feb 2023

Tireless work clearing Auckland streets

Auckland Council contractors alongside New Zealand Response Teams have been working tirelessly for the last 10 days clearing away water damaged household items and storm related debris after the recent flood.

Waste 2 Feb 2023

What storm related waste doesn’t go in your rubbish bin and skips?

With the Big Auckland Clean Up underway after the recent flooding, we are reminding residents not to put gas bottles, rechargeable batteries, and other hazardous waste out for collection.

Waste 4 Jan 2023

Dispose of your tech the right way

There are valuable materials inside of electronics, and New Zealand is developing the capacity to save these items from landfill.

Environment 2 Jan 2023

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.