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Recycling Policy

Reference: P10-013
Status: Approved by the Council July 2010.

Policy Purpose

This policy relates to the recycling of solid waste within New Plymouth District.

Policy Statements

The following statements relate to solid waste recycling within New Plymouth District:

1. A kerbside recycling service shall be provided to all designated collection areas in New Plymouth District.
2. Recycling facilities shall be provided at all New Plymouth District Council landfills and transfer stations, with restricted processing at Tongaporutu and shall include meeting the additional costs of glass recycling.
3. Recycling services by community organisations and the private sector are encouraged.
4. No bottle banks at locations other than at landfills and transfer stations shall be provided but the public are encouraged to make use of the kerbside recycling service and other recycling centres for the disposal of glass bottles and jars.
5. Any reviews of this policy are to be in conjunction with the renewal of the refuse collection contract.

Review of Policy

This policy shall be reviewed in 2011/12.