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RECYCLING in the WHAKATANE DISTRICT

GUARDIANSHIP
Toi tu te marae o Tane
Toi tu te marae o Tangaroa
Toi tu te Iwi

"If we look after the waters and land around us, we will be looked after in turn."

 

RECYCLING IS...

"Processing used materials into new products to prevent waste"

The THREE ARROWS are symbolic of three steps in the process:

  • separating & collecting
  • manufacturing  into new products
  • using recycled products

BENEFITS OF RECYCLING:

  • Prevents resource & habitat destruction
  • Diverts waste from landfill
  • Reduces pollution
  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
  • Saves energy
  • Saves money
  • Creates jobs
  • Prevents wars
  • Holistic

WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS:

Bay of Plenty Regional Council - NEW - Waste and Recycling Directory

Welcome to your local waste and recycling directory. This search directory is a fast and easy way to find companies that can take or recycle your waste materials. The directory is a database of businesses that take or recycle waste from the Bay of Plenty region. The directory is set up for households or businesses looking to stop their waste going to landfill. Simply select whether you are a household or business, select the type of waste you have from the drop down menus, select the district you are located in and the directory will list the businesses who can help you. You will get detailed information about each business, including contact details and any charges included.  Once you select the search button you will be given a list of companies which you can click on to find out more details.  MORE.....

See also -The alternative currency - giving & receiving page of this website - HERE - for Freecycle, Waste Exchange, DonateNZ and other options.

WASTE REDUCTION:

  • RECYCLE!
  • Be creative with waste
  • Donate or sell unwanted items
  • Repair 
  • Stop junk mail
  • Compost & Mulch
  • SHOP CAREFULLY
  • BUY LESS!
  • Use reuseable shopping bags
  • Avoid over-packaged food
  • Cut down on disposables
  • Buy refillable or reusable containers
  • Buy RECYCLED

RECYCLABLES:

PAPER
CARDBOARD
GLASS
PLASTICS
METALS
GREEN WASTE
LIGHTBULBS
PRINTER CARTRIGES
CURTAINS
SPECTACLES
PAINT
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
SPORT SHOES
PHONES
CLOTHES
BATTERIES
COMPUTERS
FOOD WASTE