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Sky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Court told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.
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.
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.
OPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
Officials want to get rid of gross contaminants from recycling bins.
Kerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.
OPINION: 'Seymour should look in the mirror to see one major reason for this division.'
OPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."
Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.
What you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.
OPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.
A waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.
He Awhi Rito Envirohub is a place for community groups and waste minimisation.
OPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?
The fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.
OPINION: Where are the workers to satisfy our desire for 'First-World' infrastructure?
Court of Appeal concludes a defence of responsible communication was made out.
The switch to fortnightly collections is linked to reducing household rubbish.
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.