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The great spring clean family adventure
Spring is the season of fresh beginnings, which makes it the perfect time to have a good clean-out. Even better, take the kids to a community recycling centre and make it a classic Kiwi weekend of family fun.
Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment
Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.
No 5 lucky number in plastic recycling
Trial underway to give large plastic items a new life
Unwanted plastics to get a second life
Trial underway to give large plastic items a new life
Large unwanted plastic items are being given a new life in a recycling trial underway in Auckland.
Auckland welcomes first Māori/Pasifika operated Community Recycling Centre
Residents who live in Onehunga and its neighbouring suburbs can now do their part to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Nominations now open for 2022 zero waste awards
Who is your zero waste hero? Nominations for this year’s awards are open during August.
Grants for zero-waste champions up for grabs
Have you got a clever idea for cutting waste? Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the annual Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
Board backs protecting environment
Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.