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Environment 10 Nov 2017

Auckland Council honoured for zero-waste leadership

Auckland Council has again been recognised for its commitment to delivering zero-waste.

Waste 7 Nov 2017

West Aucklanders say goodbye to plastic bags

Auckland Council's new pay as you throw service helps save you money and also saves the environment.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

Auckland Council wheels out new rubbish bin service

Waitākere, North Shore and Papakura residents are the first to be offered a new Auckland Council rubbish service that will pave the way for a blueprint rubbish collection across the region.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

West Auckland rubbish bin update

Here are some answers to questions you’ve been asking about making the switch from bags to bins in west Auckland.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Changes approved for north and west commercial cardboard collection

The move will make recycling collection consistent across the region.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Mayors call for levy on single-use plastic bags

The mayors of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin have jointly launched an open letter to other mayors around the country to join the call on central government to institute a national levy on single use plastic bags.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Corrections recognises recycling centre for offender rehab

MPHS, the trust that runs the Waitākere Community Recycling Centre, has been recognised by the Department of Corrections for its work in rehabilitating offenders.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Helping Aucklanders recycle right

Meet Duane Albert, who is part of a team checking Auckland Council recycling bins in hot-spot areas for contamination.