WasteNet Southland is a shared solid waste service for the Gore District Council, Invercargill City Council and Southland District Council. Formed in the early 2000's, our mission is to coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of waste services to the councils.
We are about to enter Alert Level 2 and will be wondering what Level 2 procedures mean for you. Kerbside collections will continue as normal. Transfer stations will operate return to normal operating hours and Invercargill recycle centre will open. There will still be restrictions in place and wearing of mask is mandatory. Staff will provide guidance and ensure Government guidelines are adhered to. Invercargill will still operate a booking system until Monday 13th September but will increase the numbers permitted. For all other COVID-19 information visit Unite Against COVID-19.
We are about to enter Alert Level 2 and will be wondering what Level 2 procedures mean for you. Kerbside collections will continue as normal. Transfer stations will operate return to normal operating hours and Invercargill recycle centre will open. There will still be restrictions in place and wearing of mask is mandatory. Staff will provide guidance and ensure Government guidelines are adhered to. Invercargill will still operate a booking system until Monday 13th September but will increase the numbers permitted.
For all other COVID-19 information visit Unite Against COVID-19.
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We are at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 to find out what alert Level 2 will mean to you please check out the link.
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We collect about 28-32 trucks of recycling every week in Southland. We can only recycle if we have enough correct, clean items otherwise we have to send the truck contents to landfill.
WasteNet Southland has released the following media statements.
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