Friday, 16 April 2021, 9:12 am
Old habits can be hard to break.
The public’s
reliance on dumping their rubbish in landfills is going to
become an increasingly expensive habit in years to come as
the Government continues to use price hikes to persuade
people to dump less and recycle, reduce and repurpose
more.
The Council’s Assets & Services Committee
has approved an across the board rise in landfill gate fees
and an increase to the kerbside refuse collection targeted
rate, all driven by Central Government increases in the
waste disposal levy and emissions trading scheme. The
updated waste fees and charges come into effect on 1
Press Release – Marlborough District Council How we manage and minimise waste for the next six years in Marlborough is open for discussion with the Councils draft strategy now open for public comment. The proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2021-27 has been developed following …
How we manage and minimise waste for the next six years in Marlborough is open for discussion with the Council’s draft strategy now open for public comment.
The proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2021-27 has been developed following extensive consultation with the community. Final input is now invited.
Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil said the Council wanted to be sure nothing had been missed. “The draft plan has been informed by a waste assessment which looked at current quantities and composition of waste and diverted materials, and existing waste services. We also considered predicted future demand for services and the best options for meeting that demand,