Household waste collection – what do you think?

Released: Monday 7 October 2019

For the consultation page access here.

Household waste collection – what do you think?

Got something to say about the household waste collection? Wheelie bins? Rubbish bags?

Council will open for public consultation on options for the household waste collection service. Consultation opens on Wednesday 9 October and closes on Friday 8 November. This will be followed by hearings and decisions.

“Our community is very engaged in discussions around waste management, rubbish bags and wheelie bins and we are looking forward to receiving a large number of submissions on this topic,” said Kerry Fabrie, Council’s Communications Manager.

Council is proposing three options involving a combination of bags and wheelie bins of varying sizes and types, both for recycling and/or rubbish.

“It’s an exciting proposal that a lot of people will have a view on. We would love to hear from you through this formal submission process,” she continued.

Consultation documents can be collected from the Council offices in Putāruru and Tokoroa, The Dog in Tīrau and the Tokoroa Library. Once open for consultation, the proposal, including an online submission form, will be available on our website at www.southwaikato.govt.nz/our-council/consultation.

“Council’s new engagement team will be out and about in the community at offices, libraries, recycling stations and other high foot traffic areas talking to residents about the options,” said Mayor Jenny Shattock. “Please do take the time to have a chat to one of the team and take a submission form away with you to complete.”

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