WasteNet is the Councils' shared service that works to reduce waste to landfill and encourage the uptake of actions to improve use of resources.
In honour of ANZAC Day, Wednesday April 25, there will be no recycling and rubbish collection in the region. Please click here for more information.
Every year the average NZ family throws away up to $560 worth of food and drink. This is made up of things like peelings, cores and bones, but the majority is, or once was, perfectly good food.
Light bulbs are a great invention that help us see in the dark. And they have the uncanny knack of 'blowing' when you least want them to. So what do we do with our blown light bulbs?
ANZAC Day public holiday will mean changes to the kerbside recycling and rubbish collections and transfer station operating hours. Find out how these changes affect you.
Kate Meads is back, and will treat us to her Food Lovers Masterclass. This 2-hour masterclass will provide you with simple and practical tips, storage guides and tools to help you get the most out of your food. Spaces are limited, bookings essential.
Kate Meads is back, and will treat us to her Waste Free Living Workshop. This is a humerous, entertaining and inspirational workshops full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste at home. The best news ... you get a fantastic free pack to take home! Tickets are $25 and sell fast. Book your ticket today.
WasteNet Southland is celebrating Southland Recycle Week from 12 to 18 November 2017. We have events organised to encourage Southlanders to learn about recycling, take actions around the home (and work) and share their recycling experience with family and friends.
Recycle your empty aerosol cans in the yellow recycling bin or local recycle centre