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This is the former Papakura District Council website, which has some of the information and services you need if you live or do business in the area. Go to the main Auckland Council website to access the complete range of council services.
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Waste Policy Papakura District Council is committed to reducing waste. The policy document which sets out waste reduction initiatives is the Waste Management Plan 2004. The Council provides services to easily reduce your waste by 65% through: Create Your Eden - How to turn your food and garden waste into a valuable soil conditioner and fertilizer. Kerbside Recycling Supporting the delivery of the Eco Smart Business programme which assists Auckland businesses to improve their environmental performance and market their green credentials. Waste is made up of materials that people at home and work discard because they no longer need it. The Council collects almost 11,000 tonnes of waste every year. This does not include privately collected waste from businesses. Careful management is needed so its effect on the environment and human health is minimal. Council policy is to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover waste. Some disposal is necessary, but it is the last resort. The emphasis is on managing waste in more sustainable ways - conserving raw materials but still protecting the environment and public health. Products and services are increasingly designed with reuse or recycling in mind. The Eco Smart Business programme is an Auckland Council-supported programme to assist companies to minimise waste and maximise the business and environmental benefits. More information is available on the Auckland Council website. |
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