Wide-reaching benefits from new bins: mayor

• Published date: 25 June 2021
• Date: 25 June 2021
• Publication title: Oamaru Mail

New sets of bins — a 140-litre red rubbish bin, 240-litre yellow recycling bin, 240-litre green organics bin and a 45-litre blue crate for glass — have now been delivered to households throughout the district, ready for the new service to start on July 5.

The Waimate District Council consulted the community on rubbish and recycling services in June last year and the majority of submissions favoured transitioning to the four-bin multi-system.

Waimate Mayor Craig Rowley said the changes would help and encourage people to recycle more and, ultimately, reduce waste to landfill.

‘‘This is a significant and important change throughout our district, and it’s one that provides wide-reaching benefits, enabling residents to play their part in reducing waste,’’ Mr Rowley said.

‘‘The new bins and crate will mean we can separate the various streams of recycling, allowing for glass, mixed recycling and organics.’’

Residents have received an information brochure outlining the major changes, what goes in each bin and key messages. There is also a mobile app...