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Residents in Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Paparoa and Maungaturoto are being asked for feedback on Kaipara District Council’s draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan.
The plan includes actions and goals for improving how waste is managed to reduce the recyclable and compostable material ending up in landfill.
A snapshot from a recent waste assessment shows that in the 12 months to July, Kaipara sent just over 4578 tonnes of waste to landfill. That equates to 298kg for each rateable property in the district.
Organic material, most of which could be composted, made up 41 per cent of this waste. A further 40 per cent of the waste could have been recycled or reused.
A council spokesperson says that together, these figures show that about 81 per cent of Kaipara’s household kerbside collection could be recycled or composted, and diverted from landfills.
Council says public feedback will be important in shaping a plan that works for Kaipara communities.
The deadline for feedback is 5pm on Friday October 6.
More information, including the consultation document and the full draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, can be found at www.kaipara.govt.nz/have-your-say
