Kerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.

The council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.

The fact is, modern products often fail to meet expectations for longevity.

The final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.

'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.

Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.

Ratepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.

Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.

“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”

'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'

'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'

Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.

The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.

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Wasting food is a serious emergency around the world.

Council said it expected to save $9 million through the 'bin optimisation' process.

The proposed waste management plan is open for public consultation until 28 March.

A bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.

The Herald's inbox was overflowing with rubbish-related correspondence.

For Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.

Recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.

With new studies revealing the reach of microplastics, scientists urge action.

“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”

Proposals went to public consultation this week.

'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'

Contractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.