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Waste 1 Aug 2019

Looming paper recycling issues require an urgent onshore solution

Auckland Council is keen to undertake an in-depth feasibility study to find a solution for New Zealand’s looming paper and cardboard recycling crisis, as a matter of urgent priority.  In recognition of the need for a coordinated national approach,...

Waste 31 Jul 2019

Lifting the lid on our recycling

Meet bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan – two people helping Aucklanders recycle right.

Waste 30 Jul 2019

Where to next on your plastic-free journey?

Wondering what the next step on your plastic-free journey could be? A quick look at what we put in our rubbish and recycling on a weekly basis can give some great ideas on things we can change that will make an impact.

Waste 30 Jul 2019

Onehunga Primary School tackles waste minimisation

One school is learning how to be more environmentally sustainable with the help of the Love Your Neighbourhood initiative.

Environment 29 Jul 2019

Closing the gap - sediment control from the start

The Strategic Approach to Sediment programme was developed by staff during 2018 and endorsed by the Environment and Community Committee in December 2018. This was in recognition of the need to develop regional scale mechanisms to drive a reversal...

Waste 26 Jul 2019

Community Recycling Centres face plastics challenge

Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to recycle all their household plastic containers.

Waste 25 Jul 2019

Join the 'refillution' at Auckland Council Libraries and Pools and Leisure Centres

Auckland Council is proud to join the ‘refillution’ with selected libraries and all pools and leisure centres registering as official ‘RefillNZ Stations’ – places where people are welcome to stop in and refill their reusable water bottles for free...

Waste 25 Jul 2019

Illegal dumper faces full force of law

Auckland Council is cautioning Aucklanders to be wary of individuals or organisations offering cheap waste disposal services via social media.