Inorganic refuse collection starts in May
Our annual inorganic refuse collections will begin in May.
Inorganic rubbish such as furniture, lawnmowers, televisions will be collected from the kerb outside properties.
Only properties that have refuse and recycling picked up weekly are entitled to the kerbside inorganic collection.
Residents also need to make sure that their pile of inorganic rubbish is less than two metres long and no more than one metre wide.
Anything over this amount will be left behind – it is then the resident’s responsibility to remove the remainder.
It is also important to remember that rubbish should not be put out on the kerb until the day before the week of inorganic collection.
For Te Kowhai, as our weekly refuse and recycling collection is on a Monday, our inorganic collection is Monday 1 May.
More information is available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz...
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One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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