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More live ammunition has been found in recycling at the Te Awamutu sorting centre.

A shotgun cartridge was found the day after a helium tank was pulled out of another load of recycling on its way to the sorting line. Both items were collected from Cambridge properties and had they exploded, could have caused serious injuries to the work crew. It’s the second time in recent months that live ammunition has been discarded in a recycling bin.

Waipā District Council has audited its recycling collection routes and found that 95 per cent of residents are getting the right things into the right bins. 

Waipā residents are encouraged to dive into the world of sustainable style, cut down on clothing waste and keep their wallets happy this Slow Fashion September.

Live ammunition found on the sorting-line conveyor belt at the Te Awamutu recycling plant on Friday has prompted further calls for people to get their recycling sorted.

Five percent of residents are costing ratepayers around $50,000 a month for not getting their recycling sorted.