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Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target
Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.
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New standards to recycle right
Auckland residents may need to brush up on their recycling etiquette as new national standards come into effect on 1 February 2024.
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Cans for Kai a hit for Westhaven Marina’s boaties
Boaties playing their recycling part this summer
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Inspectors checking for recycling nasties
Bin inspectors will be checking recycling bins in a bid to reduce contamination.
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Consciously clothing community outfit outgrows its space
Koha Apparel provides clean and quality clothing for those in need, while focusing on the major challenge of diverting textile from landfill.
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Recycling 101: the definitive guide
If you’re unsure of what you can or cannot place in your kerbside recycling bin, you’re not alone.
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Much mulch for ground-baking summer
With El Niño increasing the chances of a long hot summer baking the ground, the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station has got you covered.
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Come on and give food scraps a go
If you haven’t noticed the smaller addition to Auckland Council’s household bin family, why not take a stroll up your street on collection day.