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Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill. Those caught also face a hefty fine.
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A new nationwide scheme is making on-farm recycling free and simpler for farmers by uniting Agrecovery and Plasback into one system. Learn how it works.
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We are the first regional council to offer practical, in-depth guidance for farmers on how to compost animal mortalities on-farm.
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If you have expired chemicals sitting in your farm shed, now is the time to register them with Agrecovery - ahead of a Canterbury-wide collection in November.
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Kaikōura locals can now recycle old tyres for free at the Innovative Waste Kaikōura (IWK) Resource Recovery Centre.
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South Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June 2025.
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Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.
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The historical Peel Forest landfill remediation has received a significant boost with $6 million in government funding.
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Help keep our parks clean and safe by disposing of your rubbish properly.
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A few simple steps can help ensure your septic tank doesn't pose a health risk.
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Public are being urged to report suspicious activity, following an increase of rubbish being dumped illegally in riverbeds across Selwyn.