Waste Tip - Green Waste

Published on September 15, 2023

Did you know a garden spade can save you up to 50% on your waste disposal costs?

A recent analysis of waste in Horowhenua has shown that more than 50% of waste is kitchen or green waste.

To keep this out of landfill and to save on landfill costs, consider grabbing a garden spade and burying your food scraps in the garden! 

Meat waste when cooked could also be kept for delicious stock for soups.

More Waste Minimisation Tips

Waste Tip - Pizza Boxes

Clean pizza boxes without any food scraps can go straight into the recycling bin. If one side has stuck on food, you can tear off that part and place it in your Horowhenua District Council rubbish bag.

Waste Tip - Keep your recycling bin lid closed

Keep it safe, keep it steady, and prevent hazards.

Waste Tip - Don’t flatten cans or plastics

Don’t flatten cans or plastics. Keeping them in their original shape helps recycling machines sort them properly.