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Wheelie bins are the newest incentive for Manukau residents to reduce, re-use and recycle.
About 100,000 new recycling bins will be delivered to residents, starting from April 14.
The new 240-litre wheelie bins will replace the small crates now being used, giving up to four times more space than the crates.
Manukau City mayor, Len Brown, says the aim of introducing the bins is to make it easier for people to recycle more, as well as improving recycling behaviour among both young and old.
"Our increased focus on recycling and environmental sustainability is being driven by Manukau's young people," Mr Brown said.
"We'll be working closely with schools to promote recycling. It's children who go home and encourage their parents to recycle as much as possible."
Waitakere and North Shore city residents have already been given the free yellow and blue bins, which were introduced in July 2005.
Auckland city will join Manukau residents with their free wheelie bins, and the recycled material will be sorted at a new state of the art facility in Onehunga,
Mr Brown said that Manukau and Auckland residents make up almost 20 per cent of New Zealand's population, therefore making an impact on national statistics.
"With our residents recycling more, we will make a major contribution to the country's efforts to reduce waste."
