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The amount of waste Kiwis produce spikes during the holiday season and when it comes to where we're throwing it all, many of us are getting it very wrong. "The latest we had was a samurai sword in the recycling bin and prosthetic limbs." said Parul Sood, General Manager of Solid … View moreThe amount of waste Kiwis produce spikes during the holiday season and when it comes to where we're throwing it all, many of us are getting it very wrong. "The latest we had was a samurai sword in the recycling bin and prosthetic limbs." said Parul Sood, General Manager of Solid Waste at Auckland Council. Auckland's waste increases by around 9 percent over the holiday period but when it comes to recycling, some of us are just being lazy. "If you're putting nappies and food waste in your bin, clearly that's not meant to be there." Ms Sood said.
Much of what ends up in our bins is "wishcycling", which is throwing unsuitable material into recycling bins and hoping it'll avoid the landfill. "Where you've put an X Box console in thinking someone might use it, but it can create a fire - and that entire truckload, if it's got fire, has to be dumped in a landfill." The message from Auckland Council is clear - your recycling bin is for clean household packaging only. Bottles that can be recyclable should be rinsed. In Auckland, the lid should be left on, but some councils prefer the lid off. If you can, it's best to take the label off the item you are recycling, but processing plants can remove the labels too. Pizza boxes can be recycled, even if there is grease present. "You just need to check there's no food, no cheese, grease is fine." Household items like broken wine glasses and plastics that aren't part of food packaging, can't go in your home recycling bin. But some of these items can be recycled elsewhere. Go Recycle in west Auckland, will even pay you for it. It's owner, Toni Moros will take toasters, microwaves, fridges and freezers. "Metal in particular, pots and pans, car batteries that contain lead. We pay for that sort of stuff." Ms Moros says. You can even get rid of your old computers and cellphones for free. "All the time we get people coming in asking what we can recycle and there's a lot of people surprised by what we do take." she says. So there are other options to avoid nasty surprises for those emptying your bins.
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Kia ora It’s Miriam and the team from BreastScreen Auckland
BreastScreen Auckland is excited about supporting women in our community aged 45-69 have their FREE BreastScreen (breast x-ray) in their neighbourhood.
We know that being able to have your mammogram close to where you live, work … View moreKia ora It’s Miriam and the team from BreastScreen Auckland
BreastScreen Auckland is excited about supporting women in our community aged 45-69 have their FREE BreastScreen (breast x-ray) in their neighbourhood.
We know that being able to have your mammogram close to where you live, work and/or play means less travel and more time for you.
If you need more information, please feel free to drop in and chat to Tangi and team on the Mobile Screening unit between 8.30 – 4.30pm or visit us online at www.timetoscreen.nz.
2 Locations for the mobile units are Lynfield Countdown Hillsborough Road (8th Jan - 5th Feb) and Mt. Albert YMCA 773 New North Road (7th Feb - 13th Mar)
Registering is easy, just select from one of the 5 options below which best suits you:
* Call 0800 270 200 (select 2)
* Text “Breast” to 226
* Email: info@breastscreen.co.nz
* Ask your GP Practice Team or
* www.timetoscreen.nz
Become a Neighbourly Champion by encouraging women in your life aged 45-69 to go for their FREE mammogram (Breast x-ray) every 2 years.
Come in and visit us outside the Langimalie Health Centre on 29 Hill Street, Onehunga from 25th November – 18th December or at 12 St Marks Road, Remuera.
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Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.
You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View moreEvery area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.
You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres
Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill.
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