New Regulations

New Regulations

Tyre Industry Appealing for Government Support of Tyre Recycling

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/06/tyre-industry-appealing-for-government-support-of-tyre-recycling.html We often receive queries from commercial companies on how they can dispose of large quantities of tyres. We work with our local Tyre shredding firm to provide the best most economical and ecological solution to our clients. Plus, with an ever-expanding population in Auckland, the increased use of electric cars, it’s anticipated more cars […]

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Council food waste bins

One of the major contributors to unnecessary landfill is compostable waste, including food waste and green waste. The Auckland Council estimates that about 50% of rubbish that goes into kerbside bins could be diverted from landfill by composting. That is, about 40% is food and 10% is garden waste. As part of the Council’s waste

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Pay-as-you-throw rubbish bins Auckland-wide

As part of standardising council rubbish collections across the new ‘Supercity’, the Auckland Council are replacing prepaid rubbish bags with ‘pay-as-you-throw’ bins. This means you buy tags to go on your bins, and only put them out when they’re full. West Auckland was the first to receive this service in 2017 and the tagged bins

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Illegal Rubbish Dumping

Illegal rubbish dumping Illegal rubbish dumping is a major problem in Auckland. According to stuff.co.nz, illegal dumping is costing Auckland ratepayers about $1 million a year. This includes all the costs of dealing with illegal dumping, including the cost of clean-up as well as investigation and enforcement. And the cost to residents is not just

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