Rubbish and recycling in Tauranga

As a recently returned citizen of Tauranga, and with no evidence of having been consulted as a ratepayer as to what we would like covered by our council rates, and after talking to various friends, here is a streamlined, effective suggestion for our city.

Charge every ratepayer $100 per year (like water rates) and for that supply the following:

The current blue bin for glass, a tall recycling bin for all paper, cardboard and plastic, a bin suitable for all compostable green waste and vegetable and fruit scraps and 50 pre-paid rubbish bags

If more bags are needed, own cost to buy more. Compost could be provided free for gardeners.

This way, everyone has all their rubbish removed regularly and efficiently.

In addition, once or twice a year, provide local community places for dropping off other items, such as batteries, paints, IT stuff, broken furniture, bikes etc. This could act as an exchange for people to re-use or re-purpose items. This sort of day could be run by service clubs.

Let's lead the way for an environmental city.

J. Phillipps. Mt Maunganui.

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