267 days ago

Poll: Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whakatāne District Council plans to crack down on residents recycling mistakes with a "three-strikes" rule - contaminate your bin three times and you could lose it for three months.

The goal? Less landfill, more proper recycling.

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Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?
  • 70.6% Yes, you get three chances
    70.6% Complete
  • 26.5% No, that's not fair
    26.5% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
1454 votes
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