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Waipā waste minimisation enthusiasts seeking support for local projects can apply for funding now.
Waipā District Council’s waste minimisation fund has $50,000 up for grabs to support projects that rethink, reduce and reuse waste. The fund is open to individuals, marae, organisations, educators, and community groups.
Read moreA new tool will be at the fingertips of Waipā residents from today, February 1, to help guide them through central government led changes to kerbside recycling.
Read moreSolid waste audits show 94 per cent of Waipā residents are doing a great job with their recycling. However, the six per cent that aren’t complying are costing ratepayers up to $30,000 in disposal fees per month.
Read moreWaipā residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste for free this month.
Read moreContaminated recycling is costing Waipā District ratepayers up to $20,000 a month in disposal fees.
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